"To the family of our beloved friend Frank Campo from his friends and fellow historians at History-Sites.Com"
"We shall meet, but we shall miss him, there will be one vacant chair..."
From a Civil War era ballad "The Vacant Chair".
Jim
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Frank P. Campo, 68, of Springfield, passed away on January 23, 2009 at his home.
Frank was born on May 23, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Moore Campo.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was also employed as a carpenter for Union Local #16 and had worked for AARP as a job coordinator. Most recently, he was employed at Landmark Aviation as a customer service representative.
Preceding Frank in death are his parents.
He is survived by his children, Frank P. Campo, Jr. of Twenty-nine Palms, CA and Christina R. (husband, Dan) Farrow of Springfield; his step-son, Danny Caldwell of Springfield; his sisters, Patricia "Pat" Price and C. Annette Fuchs, both of Springfield; two nieces, one nephew, two great nephews, three great nieces, and several cousins.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Family will receive friends for a memorial gathering from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Rev. George Bucks officiating.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.