Frank J. Bornhofen, age 85, loving son of the late Frank and Antoinette; beloved brother and dear friend of Marie (Bruno) Roti, his twin Barbara (Wilson) Idzal, the late Philip, and the late Thomas; fond uncle of 12; and great-uncle of 32.
Born and raised in Chicago, Frank dedicated his life to the family business and, in 1967, continued his father’s legacy at Bornhofen’s Meats on Devon Ave., then on to his own market on Thorndale, and then Broadway near Granville. His last 25 years in Evanston were filled with many happy days with his “2320” friends and neighbors.
Visitation, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 1420 W. Granville Ave., Chicago.
Private Interment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660 (misericordia.com).
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