Frank E. Vaccaro, 89, of Huntley, died peacefully, August 3, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 9:00am until the time of the 10:00am Mass all at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association.
Frank was born March 4, 1932, to Salvatore and Rose Vaccaro. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. On May 5, 1955, he married Anita R. Nardella. He started working for Dominic’s when he was 10 years old, when Dominick’s was still a corner store. He later worked as an accountant until his retirement. He was cofounder of the Sun City Italian Club; he was part of an Investment Club and was a Bocce Ball Champion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Anita, his children, Pam (Mike Farrington) Bavester, Frank (Darla) Vaccaro, and Julie (David) Missurelli, by his 7 grandchildren, Jenny, Michelle, Victoria, Alyssa, Timothy, Geena, and Danielle, by his 5 great grandchildren, Brayden, Braxton, Brylee, Jackson and Colbie, and his cat Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Daniel.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
Please leave a video condolence by entering your name and click the "Record" button below. You can always preview your video prior to submitting it. Please note that you may receive a prompt to grant DefioreFuneral access to your camera. This is only temporary and will be solely for the duration of recording your condolence message.
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father. RIP
We are so sorry for your loss. Frank was a great person & a lot of fun to be around. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Frank was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather to his family! I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Genelle and Paul Missurelli