I was ordained a priest of the Episcopal Church and have my
own parish in Skokie, Illinois our web site is
www.holy-trinity.org. Its been and exciting and
sometimes very sad year. My father died on February 11th
His Obit follows because the last time I went to reunion, I
searched out alums with blue cups until you arrived and,
although I didn't find anyone who knew me, I met several
people who knew my dad.
Kolssak Funeral Home
847.537.6600
fax 847.537.6647
Pioneer Press – Wheeling, Des Plaines and Evanston
Tribune – Tuesday with Picture
Columbia SC – The State – Tuesday
Crawfordsville, IN – Tuesday
Daily Herald – Monday with Picture
MAZZENGA
Frank Joseph Mazzenga, age 80, of Wheeling. Born May 1,
1925 in Chicago, IL and died February 11, 2006 at his home.
Beloved father of the Rev’d Kate (Philip) Mazzenga
Guistolise, Tom (Louise) Mazzenga, Jack (Marla) Mazzenga,
Tony (Mary) Mazzenga, Eileen “Dede” (John) Javurek and the
late Patrick Mazzenga. Loving grandfather of 16, great
grandfather of 26 and great great grandfather of one. Dear
husband of the late Betty Mazzenga Hunter. Loving brother
of Rose Zimmerman and predeceased by nine other siblings.
Cherished uncle and cousin to many.
Frank was a disabled veteran; he battled Multiple Sclerosis
for 62 years, and was believed to be the oldest living MS
survivor. He contracted the disease while in active service
of his country, while serving in WWII, in the European
Theatre. He was Past President of VFW post 7178, and a
supporter of all veteran related activities. An active
member of his community, he took his greatest joy in in
being surrounded family and friends. He made his career as
a carpenter-contractor who developed early subdivisions in
Chicago and Suburbs. Frank enjoyed buying, fixing up, and
riding motorcycles (mostly his Indian), flying light planes
and trucking across country. He met his wife at a roller
rink where they danced many nights. His children describe
him as loyal, generous and supportive, filled with
unconditional love. He had a great sense of humor, and loved
to play pranks on his children and friends. He will be
dearly missed by all.
Funeral Service Tuesday 8:00 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home 189
S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling,
the Rev’d. Thomas C.H. Scott will officiate. Inurnment
private. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm until time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations to Disabled Veterans of America
or any Veteran organization appreciated. For info
87.537.6600 or
www.kfhinc.com or
www.mazzenga.org 
