Frank John Valis, age 88, of Park Forest for 41 years, formerly of Baltimore, MD, beloved husband of the late Esther (1962); dearest father of Susanne (Americo “Rick”) Picchi; fond brother of Charles (Anne) Valis, Anthony Valis, late John Valis, late Joseph Valis, late Anita, late Philomena and late Barbara; loving grandfather of Matthew A. (fiancee, Priscilla Hermosillo) Picchi and Mark F. Picchi; dear friend of Mary Thomas and Richard Thomas. Mr. Valis was employed as an accountant with Standard Oil Company, retiring in 1974. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army, 16028 Halsted St., Harvey, IL 60426 or Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 1138, Chicago, IL 60690-9648. Info, 708-747-3700.
