age 73
Sources include the Chicago Tribune 31 Mar 2011 and 1 Apr 2011, as well as the U.S. Public Records Index and Social Security Death Index.
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Monsignor Cimarrusti, 73, died of cancer Tuesday, March 29, at his brother, David's, Chicago home. He was born in Highland Park, IL. to Frank and Anna Rose Valentino Cimarrusti. Knowing early in his life that he wanted to become a priest, he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary.
In 1964, he was ordained by Cardinal Albert Meyer and, following his ordination, he served for four years as assistant pastor of St. Attracta Church in Cicero. From 1968 to 1974, he was at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Chicago. He then served as an associate at St. Philip Neri in Chicago until 1978, when he was named pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church in Chicago, which was later consolidated into St. Francis of Assisi-Our Lady of the Angels. In 1990, he was named pastor of St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago. Three years later, he began full-time post-graduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, while serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. Upon becoming a licensed psychotherapist in 1995, he joined the staff of Catholic Charities in Chicago and began providing counseling to students, single mothers and families; many of whom attended St. Matthias Catholic Church and School in the city's Lincoln Square neighborhood. "He helped troubled kids and was also an addiction specialist," said the Rev. John Sanaghan, pastor of St. Matthias. "He was wise and gentle and there wasn't an ounce of pretense to him. I can't think of a better example of a Chicago priest than Father Frank." Others spoke of his compassion in presiding over Catholic-Jewish interfaith marriages. "Religious affiliation was not what mattered … what counted was love and the goodness in one's heart", said parishioner Erin Isaacson.
Father Frank had officially retired in January, 2007, and was named Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Angels Church. He then was summond to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, in Flossmoor, in 2007, to help restore their faith, when allegations of stolen money and financial corruption rocked this suburban Roman Catholic church. Though he had just retired from ministry, capping a 43-year career as a priest and psychologist for Catholic Charities, Cardinal Francis George called him out of retirement and assigned him to be the church's temporary administrator.
In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI honored Father Frank and 19 other Chicago priests with the title of "Monsignor" for their church work. But to his parishioners and friends, he remained "Father Frank".
Two weeks before his death, St. Matthias parishioners held a special Mass for Monsignor Cimarrusti. When he found out, he wrote a letter saying the news brought tears to his eyes. "I hope I can maintain some sort of a relationship with you even after Jesus calls," Monsignor Cimarrusti wrote in the letter. "My only disappointment is that I won't be there to sing with you, so you will have to do that without me."
Loving brother of David (Marianna) and the late Vito (Joan) and Raymond Cimarrusti; cherished uncle of Daniel Cimarrusti, Debra (Ron) Cox, Jeffrey (Darla) Cimarrusti, Gina Cimarrusti (Joe) Jewhurst, Jacqueline Cimarrusti Carlson, Carolyn Cimarrusti (Timothy) Erickson and James (Heather) Cimarrusti; dearest great uncle of many.
Visitation and Mass: St. Matthias Church.
Committal: Ascension Cemetery.
Sources include the Chicago Tribune 31 Mar 2011 and 1 Apr 2011, as well as the U.S. Public Records Index and Social Security Death Index.
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Monsignor Cimarrusti, 73, died of cancer Tuesday, March 29, at his brother, David's, Chicago home. He was born in Highland Park, IL. to Frank and Anna Rose Valentino Cimarrusti. Knowing early in his life that he wanted to become a priest, he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary.
In 1964, he was ordained by Cardinal Albert Meyer and, following his ordination, he served for four years as assistant pastor of St. Attracta Church in Cicero. From 1968 to 1974, he was at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Chicago. He then served as an associate at St. Philip Neri in Chicago until 1978, when he was named pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church in Chicago, which was later consolidated into St. Francis of Assisi-Our Lady of the Angels. In 1990, he was named pastor of St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago. Three years later, he began full-time post-graduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, while serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. Upon becoming a licensed psychotherapist in 1995, he joined the staff of Catholic Charities in Chicago and began providing counseling to students, single mothers and families; many of whom attended St. Matthias Catholic Church and School in the city's Lincoln Square neighborhood. "He helped troubled kids and was also an addiction specialist," said the Rev. John Sanaghan, pastor of St. Matthias. "He was wise and gentle and there wasn't an ounce of pretense to him. I can't think of a better example of a Chicago priest than Father Frank." Others spoke of his compassion in presiding over Catholic-Jewish interfaith marriages. "Religious affiliation was not what mattered … what counted was love and the goodness in one's heart", said parishioner Erin Isaacson.
Father Frank had officially retired in January, 2007, and was named Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Angels Church. He then was summond to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, in Flossmoor, in 2007, to help restore their faith, when allegations of stolen money and financial corruption rocked this suburban Roman Catholic church. Though he had just retired from ministry, capping a 43-year career as a priest and psychologist for Catholic Charities, Cardinal Francis George called him out of retirement and assigned him to be the church's temporary administrator.
In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI honored Father Frank and 19 other Chicago priests with the title of "Monsignor" for their church work. But to his parishioners and friends, he remained "Father Frank".
Two weeks before his death, St. Matthias parishioners held a special Mass for Monsignor Cimarrusti. When he found out, he wrote a letter saying the news brought tears to his eyes. "I hope I can maintain some sort of a relationship with you even after Jesus calls," Monsignor Cimarrusti wrote in the letter. "My only disappointment is that I won't be there to sing with you, so you will have to do that without me."
Loving brother of David (Marianna) and the late Vito (Joan) and Raymond Cimarrusti; cherished uncle of Daniel Cimarrusti, Debra (Ron) Cox, Jeffrey (Darla) Cimarrusti, Gina Cimarrusti (Joe) Jewhurst, Jacqueline Cimarrusti Carlson, Carolyn Cimarrusti (Timothy) Erickson and James (Heather) Cimarrusti; dearest great uncle of many.
Visitation and Mass: St. Matthias Church.
Committal: Ascension Cemetery.
age 73
Sources include the Chicago Tribune 31 Mar 2011 and 1 Apr 2011, as well as the U.S. Public Records Index and Social Security Death Index.
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Monsignor Cimarrusti, 73, died of cancer Tuesday, March 29, at his brother, David's, Chicago home. He was born in Highland Park, IL. to Frank and Anna Rose Valentino Cimarrusti. Knowing early in his life that he wanted to become a priest, he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary.
In 1964, he was ordained by Cardinal Albert Meyer and, following his ordination, he served for four years as assistant pastor of St. Attracta Church in Cicero. From 1968 to 1974, he was at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Chicago. He then served as an associate at St. Philip Neri in Chicago until 1978, when he was named pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church in Chicago, which was later consolidated into St. Francis of Assisi-Our Lady of the Angels. In 1990, he was named pastor of St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago. Three years later, he began full-time post-graduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, while serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. Upon becoming a licensed psychotherapist in 1995, he joined the staff of Catholic Charities in Chicago and began providing counseling to students, single mothers and families; many of whom attended St. Matthias Catholic Church and School in the city's Lincoln Square neighborhood. "He helped troubled kids and was also an addiction specialist," said the Rev. John Sanaghan, pastor of St. Matthias. "He was wise and gentle and there wasn't an ounce of pretense to him. I can't think of a better example of a Chicago priest than Father Frank." Others spoke of his compassion in presiding over Catholic-Jewish interfaith marriages. "Religious affiliation was not what mattered … what counted was love and the goodness in one's heart", said parishioner Erin Isaacson.
Father Frank had officially retired in January, 2007, and was named Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Angels Church. He then was summond to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, in Flossmoor, in 2007, to help restore their faith, when allegations of stolen money and financial corruption rocked this suburban Roman Catholic church. Though he had just retired from ministry, capping a 43-year career as a priest and psychologist for Catholic Charities, Cardinal Francis George called him out of retirement and assigned him to be the church's temporary administrator.
In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI honored Father Frank and 19 other Chicago priests with the title of "Monsignor" for their church work. But to his parishioners and friends, he remained "Father Frank".
Two weeks before his death, St. Matthias parishioners held a special Mass for Monsignor Cimarrusti. When he found out, he wrote a letter saying the news brought tears to his eyes. "I hope I can maintain some sort of a relationship with you even after Jesus calls," Monsignor Cimarrusti wrote in the letter. "My only disappointment is that I won't be there to sing with you, so you will have to do that without me."
Loving brother of David (Marianna) and the late Vito (Joan) and Raymond Cimarrusti; cherished uncle of Daniel Cimarrusti, Debra (Ron) Cox, Jeffrey (Darla) Cimarrusti, Gina Cimarrusti (Joe) Jewhurst, Jacqueline Cimarrusti Carlson, Carolyn Cimarrusti (Timothy) Erickson and James (Heather) Cimarrusti; dearest great uncle of many.
Visitation and Mass: St. Matthias Church.
Committal: Ascension Cemetery.
Sources include the Chicago Tribune 31 Mar 2011 and 1 Apr 2011, as well as the U.S. Public Records Index and Social Security Death Index.
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Monsignor Cimarrusti, 73, died of cancer Tuesday, March 29, at his brother, David's, Chicago home. He was born in Highland Park, IL. to Frank and Anna Rose Valentino Cimarrusti. Knowing early in his life that he wanted to become a priest, he attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago and the University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary.
In 1964, he was ordained by Cardinal Albert Meyer and, following his ordination, he served for four years as assistant pastor of St. Attracta Church in Cicero. From 1968 to 1974, he was at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Chicago. He then served as an associate at St. Philip Neri in Chicago until 1978, when he was named pastor of Our Lady of the Angels Church in Chicago, which was later consolidated into St. Francis of Assisi-Our Lady of the Angels. In 1990, he was named pastor of St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago. Three years later, he began full-time post-graduate studies at Loyola University Chicago, while serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago. Upon becoming a licensed psychotherapist in 1995, he joined the staff of Catholic Charities in Chicago and began providing counseling to students, single mothers and families; many of whom attended St. Matthias Catholic Church and School in the city's Lincoln Square neighborhood. "He helped troubled kids and was also an addiction specialist," said the Rev. John Sanaghan, pastor of St. Matthias. "He was wise and gentle and there wasn't an ounce of pretense to him. I can't think of a better example of a Chicago priest than Father Frank." Others spoke of his compassion in presiding over Catholic-Jewish interfaith marriages. "Religious affiliation was not what mattered … what counted was love and the goodness in one's heart", said parishioner Erin Isaacson.
Father Frank had officially retired in January, 2007, and was named Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of the Angels Church. He then was summond to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, in Flossmoor, in 2007, to help restore their faith, when allegations of stolen money and financial corruption rocked this suburban Roman Catholic church. Though he had just retired from ministry, capping a 43-year career as a priest and psychologist for Catholic Charities, Cardinal Francis George called him out of retirement and assigned him to be the church's temporary administrator.
In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI honored Father Frank and 19 other Chicago priests with the title of "Monsignor" for their church work. But to his parishioners and friends, he remained "Father Frank".
Two weeks before his death, St. Matthias parishioners held a special Mass for Monsignor Cimarrusti. When he found out, he wrote a letter saying the news brought tears to his eyes. "I hope I can maintain some sort of a relationship with you even after Jesus calls," Monsignor Cimarrusti wrote in the letter. "My only disappointment is that I won't be there to sing with you, so you will have to do that without me."
Loving brother of David (Marianna) and the late Vito (Joan) and Raymond Cimarrusti; cherished uncle of Daniel Cimarrusti, Debra (Ron) Cox, Jeffrey (Darla) Cimarrusti, Gina Cimarrusti (Joe) Jewhurst, Jacqueline Cimarrusti Carlson, Carolyn Cimarrusti (Timothy) Erickson and James (Heather) Cimarrusti; dearest great uncle of many.
Visitation and Mass: St. Matthias Church.
Committal: Ascension Cemetery.
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