Fred J. DeBiase, 88, of Palatine, formerly of Park Ridge, a decorated WWII Army Veteran having received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, loving husband of Rosalie DeBiase, nee Napoleon; devoted father of Cammy (Sino) Avella, Jean (Michael) Kowal and Donna (Ken) Bekas; cherished grandfather of Michael, Joseph and Anthony Avella, Matthew and Brianne Lukowski, Devin and Stevie Kowal and Brittany and Peter Bekas. Visitation at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, Feb. 18, 9:15 a.m. to St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, for Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for the Alzheimer’s Assn., 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076. Info, 847-358-7411 .
