Francesco DeBartolo

Francesco DeBartolo, age 66, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marianne DeBartolo; children, Jessica (Stephen) Fantin, Francesco A. (Kara) DeBartolo, and Brian DeBartolo; grandchildren, Liam DeBartolo, Brianna DeBartolo, Gianluca Fantin, Francesca Fantin, and Alexander Fantin; siblings, Carmen (Sara) DeBartolo, Dolores (Joseph) Caparelli, Anna (late David) Grubisic, Marisa DeBartolo, Robert (Cheri) DeBartolo, Renato (late Gail) DeBartolo, and Marcello (late Carrie) DeBartolo; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Preceded in death by his brother, Giuseppe (late Lynn) DeBartolo. Francesco was born April 14, 1953 in Falconara, Italy to the late Antonio and Marietta (nee Baffa) DeBartolo. After immigrating to the United States in 1968, he had a career at LTV Steel. After starting his family, he and Marianne opened their own construction company, DeBartolo Construction and Remodeling, Inc. They then went on in the early 2000s to start their own pool company with their sons, Royal Pools and More, from which he semi-retired in 2016. He and Marianne enjoyed their years together traveling, spending their winters at their home in Florida, and enjoying their grandchildren. Frank was a loving son, brother, husband, father, nonno, uncle, and friend to many, and will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church (9330 Wicker Avenue St. John, IN) beginning with prayers at 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN. Online condolences may be left at chapellawnfunerals.com