Franciszek "Frank" Fic

Frank was born March 23, 1940 in Pyzówka, Poland during WWII. He was 86 years old when he passed away at his home in Chicago, IL on November 6, 2026. Frank departed this world in the same manner as he lived in it: humbly and quietly. He was a faithful servant, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, godfather, brother-in-law, friend, neighbor and employee.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, the late Franciszek and the late Eleonora (nee Czerwinski) Fic; his brother, the late Jan Fic (Maria); his sister, the late Weronika Fic; and his brother, the late Mieczysław Fic.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Stanisława “Stella” (nee Myrda) Fic; son Christopher (Mary Alice); daughters Agatha, Celena (Jeffrey) and Teresa (Daniel); grandchildren Augustine (Fabiola), Madeline, Maximilian, Francesca (Steven), Jacob (Monita) and Ethan; and great-grandchildren Audrey, Annabelle, Avalynn and Adaleigh.

Undoubtedly, his greatest joy in life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank devoted his entire life to them. He didn’t care to have things. He rather the children had what they needed. Frank exhumed a calm, gentle, peaceful spirit and was the happiest, most content doing simple things like sitting with the children, watching them play, enjoying sunshine outside on the deck, relaxing on the bench swing, tinkering in the garage or tending to his turf-like lawn.

From his humble beginnings until his death, Frank’s life was defined by service and commitment to God, his family and others. His first priority was always to serve the Lord. He was an usher every Sunday over several decades for 7:15 AM Mass at Five Holy Martyrs Church in the Brighton Park neighborhood and then served at Saint Daniel the Prophet Church when he moved to the Garfield Ridge community.

He was a man of few words. Instead, he led by example with his deeds. Frank never flinched to help someone in need – no matter who, what, where, when, why or how. With unwavering faith, he believed in God’s will and knew there is always a way to do what is right.

It was his inherent nature to be a good steward, a good neighbor, to care for the elderly, widowed and vulnerable. He made sure sidewalks were shoveled in the winter, grass fertilized in the spring, lawns mowed in the summer and leaves raked in the fall.

As a devoted husband and father, he worked tirelessly without complaint to provide for his family even if it meant working multiple jobs. On any given day, Frank could be seen taking care of his home, vehicles, lawn, garden or animals after returning from his full-time job. If he was awake, he was being productive. Though, he was never too busy or tired to wave hello, extend a handshake and offer a drink.

Notably, Frank worked at Eckrich (Beatrice Foods) for over 22 years and was a member of the Beef Boners and Sausage Makers Local 100-A, which later merged with Locals 1540 and 546 – now known as United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1546. After the Eckrich plant closed, he then transitioned from carving meat to carving wood at Woodwork Corporation of America. His days in the workforce ended when he retired from OSI GF Office Furniture in 2007 but Frank never stopped getting up at the crack of dawn and going to bed early! He now had more time to dedicate in getting things done around the house and at the church.

Among his many contributions to his church and community, Frank was also recognized as an honored member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) Soc.#1206 since 1964. Always proud of his Polish heritage, he served as vice president of the Polish Highlanders Alliance of North America Koło Nr. 1 im Jana Sabały in the late 1960's.

Frank had the ability to instantly make a lifetime friend with just his handshake and smile. He taught his loved ones through little acts of humility and love. Frank was a good man and obedient to the Lord.

Visitation for Franciszek "Frank" will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM. to 8:00 PM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Visitation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 8:30 AM. to 9:15 AM., with Closing Prayers starting at 9:15 AM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM., at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 6612 West 54th Street, Chicago, IL 60638. Graveside at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 7201 Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458. For information call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.

Fond Memories and expression of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Fic Family.

Z głębokim żalem i bólem zawiadamiamy, że w piątek 6 listopada 2026 roku, w wieku 86 lat, zaopatrzony sakramentami świętymi, zasnął w Panu Bogu Franciszek Fic.

Ukochany mąż Stanisławy (z domu Myrda). Kochający ojciec Krzysztofa (Mary Alice), Agaty, Celiny (Jeffrey) i Teresy (Daniel), drogi dziadzek Augustine (Fabiola), Madeline, Maximilian, Francesca (Steven), Jacob (Monita) i Ethan, najdroższy pradziadek Audrey, Annabelle, Avalynn i Adaleigh. Kochany syn śp. Franciszka i śp. Eleonory (z domu Czerwiński) Fic. Kochany brat śp. Jana (Maria) Fic, śp. Weroniki Fic, śp. Mieczysława Fic, szwagier Heleny (Kazimierz) Kowal i śp. Janiny Myrda. Pozostawił po sobie również licznych chrześniaków, krewnych i przyjaciół w Ameryce i w Polsce.

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Wszechmogący Boże, od Ciebie pochodzi wszelkie ojcostwo; zmiłuj się nad zmarłym swoim sługą Franciszkiem, który jako dobry ojciec troszczył się o swoją rodzinę; nagródź jego miłość i wierność Twoim pokojem, a osieroconą rodzinę otocz swoją opieką. Przez swojego Pana Jezusa Chrystusa, Twojego Syna, który z Tobą żyje i króluje w jedności Ducha Świętego, Bóg, przez wszystkie wieki wieków. Amen.