1940
Frank
2015
Frank Delatorre
July 3, 1940 — June 5, 2015
Frank “Eddie” Delatorre, 74, of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 5, 2015 at home.
He was born on July 3, 1940 to Francisco “Frank” and Mary Delatorre in Woodstock.
Frank served in the U.S. Navy as a BM3 (Boatswains Mate, 3rd Class) from 1959-1962 aboard the USS Durant. After his time in the military, he married Joan Netzel in October of 1964. He worked as an experienced welder for many years, working at Binks Manufacturing, and later Nissan Forklift.
Frank was a social person and was loved by many. He was an officer of the “That’s The Way It Is”, Elvis Fan Club of Chicago, along with his wife Joan who served as club secretary for many years. Frank had a real love for classic cars and trucks and enjoyed attending local car shows. He was even a founding member of the Drag-Ons Car Club in his teenage years. His other hobbies involved fishing with his friends and grandchildren, as well as camping, gardening, reading newspapers, solving crossword puzzles, and playing the Lotto. He had a love of all sports and never seemed to miss a Bears game, Cubs game, Blackhawks game, or Nascar race. Frank was also an avid collector and had many various collections.
Frank loved Dalmatians and had four as pets throughout the years. He also donated regularly to Dalmatian Rescue and had a general love for all dogs.
Everyone that knows Frank is aware that he was a very generous, thoughtful, and caring man. He was full of wit and charm, as he was always trying to make people laugh. He loved to tease and joke around, as well as use sarcasm to make light of situations.
He was a loving father to Laura (Richard) Windgassen; dear grandfather of Megan (fiancé Trevor Morris) Windgassen and James Windgassen; beloved brother to Michael “Mickey” (Dorothy) Delatorre and Rob Delatorre; loving best friend to Ceal Fabbri; and loving uncle and cousin to many.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Joan Delatorre; son, Steven Delatorre; and his parents.
Visitation will be held from 12-5p.m., Saturday, June 13 at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Visitation will continue from 10a.m., until the time of service at 11a.m., Sunday June, 14 at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Cary following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
He was born on July 3, 1940 to Francisco “Frank” and Mary Delatorre in Woodstock.
Frank served in the U.S. Navy as a BM3 (Boatswains Mate, 3rd Class) from 1959-1962 aboard the USS Durant. After his time in the military, he married Joan Netzel in October of 1964. He worked as an experienced welder for many years, working at Binks Manufacturing, and later Nissan Forklift.
Frank was a social person and was loved by many. He was an officer of the “That’s The Way It Is”, Elvis Fan Club of Chicago, along with his wife Joan who served as club secretary for many years. Frank had a real love for classic cars and trucks and enjoyed attending local car shows. He was even a founding member of the Drag-Ons Car Club in his teenage years. His other hobbies involved fishing with his friends and grandchildren, as well as camping, gardening, reading newspapers, solving crossword puzzles, and playing the Lotto. He had a love of all sports and never seemed to miss a Bears game, Cubs game, Blackhawks game, or Nascar race. Frank was also an avid collector and had many various collections.
Frank loved Dalmatians and had four as pets throughout the years. He also donated regularly to Dalmatian Rescue and had a general love for all dogs.
Everyone that knows Frank is aware that he was a very generous, thoughtful, and caring man. He was full of wit and charm, as he was always trying to make people laugh. He loved to tease and joke around, as well as use sarcasm to make light of situations.
He was a loving father to Laura (Richard) Windgassen; dear grandfather of Megan (fiancé Trevor Morris) Windgassen and James Windgassen; beloved brother to Michael “Mickey” (Dorothy) Delatorre and Rob Delatorre; loving best friend to Ceal Fabbri; and loving uncle and cousin to many.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Joan Delatorre; son, Steven Delatorre; and his parents.
Visitation will be held from 12-5p.m., Saturday, June 13 at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Visitation will continue from 10a.m., until the time of service at 11a.m., Sunday June, 14 at the funeral home.
Burial will be held at Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Cary following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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