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Frank A.
Rago
Apr 12, 1933 — Jul 8, 2018
Oak Forest
Frank A. Rago, age 85, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, late of Oak Forest, formerly of St. Thomas More and Grand Crossing. Beloved son of the late John and Gertrude (née Ferrante); loving brother of Marie (Larry) Bergstrom; dearest uncle of Jim, Bob (Hui Cao), Linda (Howie Boone) Bergstrom, Cindy (Bob) Swiderski, and Cathy (Michael) Losito; kind great-uncle, and great-great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired teacher and coach from Coolidge in Phoenix, with 39 years of dedicated service; Frank devoted his life to mentoring youth and was involved with Cook County Boot Camp for over 20 years. Frank also worked for the Avalon Park and Grand Crossing Park Districts, and was a youth officer for the City of Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 2 – 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic, U-turn permitted at 143 rd St.) to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass, 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
Wednesday
Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park
2:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday
Thornridge Funeral Home of Orland Park
Starts at 9:15 am
Thursday
St. Julie Billiart Roman Catholic Church
10:00 - 11:00 am
Thursday
St. Mary Cemetery
Starts at 11:30 am
Visits: 11
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