Fred Joseph Graziano Obituary (1919 - 2021)

Fred Joseph Graziano, 102, of Pana passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. He was born April 9, 1919 in Kenosha, WI and was the sixth of ten children born to the late Joseph and Maria Graziano. The family later moved to Chicago, IL and it was there that Fred met the love of his life, Bessie May Hooker. They were married on June 2, 1952 in Springfield, IL. Bess preceded him in death on June 4, 2001. Fred was a carpenter by trade and built a beautiful home for he and Bessie in her hometown of Ramsey, IL. Fred was a very hardworking, caring person, who loved to help others. Family was everything to him. Fred enjoyed gardening and he could always be found watching Fox News. Fred is survived by his daughter, Iris Falardeau, Pana, IL; 4 grandchildren: Donna Graziano, Jimmy Falardeau, Danny Falardeau & Bobby Graziano; several great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews and Tim & Jennifer Christer & their family, who loved and cared for Fred as their own grandfather. In addition to his parents & wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Maurice Graziano on October 24, 1993; grandson, Emil Graziano; 9 siblings: Frances, Tony, Sam, Minni, Yalanda, Eleanor, Rita, Beatrice & Joe A graveside service for Fred will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Pana with Rev. Rodney A. Schwartz officiating. Memorials in Fred's honor may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.