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Nicholas J. Frato
NICHOLAS J. FRATO, 65, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at home. Born Oct. 16, 1941, in Detroit, Mich. He retired from International Harvester after 20 years and Raytheon after 24 years. He was a 1959 graduate of New Haven High School and received a degree of Bachelor of Science from Purdue at I.P.F.W., in 1970. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and Purdue Alumni Club where he was a past president. He was an avid Purdue and Miami Dolphins fan. "A gentleman till the end." Survivors include his wife, Sue Frato of Fort Wayne; son, Nicholas Frato Jr. of Fort Wayne; daughters, Natalie (Chris) Cagnet and Nanette (William) Miller, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Joseph Frato of Covina, Calif.; stepdaughter, Tracy (John) Schostek of Carmel; stepsons, Todd and Troy (Becky) Richmond, both of Avilla; five grandchildren; and six stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Frato; father, Nicholas V. Frato; mother, Aurelia Frato; one sister; and one brother. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Fr. Mark Gurtner officiating. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814 or Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 9/29/2007.
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Medical news

Well, Thomas went to the doctors about his cancer and it appears that he is doing well. That's good news! Lois had a heart rate monitor halter and the numbers came back, good. Lois, apparently never satisfied with clean bill of health got this beauty falling out of bed. She is going to wear a brace around her knee to protect her ligaments for a few weeks.

In sad medical news, a family friend ... Nic, developed aggressive pancreatic cancer. Thomas visited him and he looked, "bad". My prayers for his family, for he was given 2 weeks or less to live. God has reasons and purposes.

Heaven's to Betsy

Apparently Jack is well, only needing to fart, walk, and tell the medical staff he's gonna punch 'em if he can't go home. I'm indeed thankful that God is merciful and loving and kept this great man with us. I look forward to hearing from him or reading a simple email of, "I'm out!" or "I'm back" or some variant of that theme.

side car

Marcus' little vehicle perished ... gasping its final breathe and belching burnt oil one last time. After a long wait for a tow from his work town to home town, it was then towed away, some cash left in its place. Above is the miraculous replacement car. It's 8 years old and in good condition, though high on miles.

grass is greener, carpet is cleaner

The carpet, once green -- now green with envy, is now brown (ish). The old carpet had padding that had disintegrated. The new, thicker padding is quite comfy. The donation of the piano to the Orozcos also gave the room a "roomier" feel as well. Here, Thomas is at ease reading the paper.

follow up

Dave called this morning. Jack is in recovery, having done well with the surgery. Thank you, yet again, God!

For Jack

God, in all God's mercy watches now over my uncle during his surgery. Thank you God for all of your mercy, love and care. My hopes and prayers are with you Jack.

togetherness

We are a silly lot

Thanks for the nearly great shot ...