Frank James Cordera, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Benld, Ilinois, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2011. He was born on December 20, 1925 in Carlinville, Illinois to John and Mary Cordera.
After graduation from Benld, Illinois High School, he served in the United Stated Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and later earned his master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked for 40 years for Shell Oil Company in Wood River, Illinois and Houston, Texas.
He married Genevieve Marie Bertorello on June 2, 1951 in Benld, Illinois and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Upon retirement, he traveled extensively throughout the United Stated and the world.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Bertorello Cordera, children, John Michael Cordera of Houston, Texas, Marianne Cordera Bracken (Husband, Kevin) of Richmond, Texas, James Thomas Cordera (Wife, Michelle) of Austin, Texas, Jeffrey Richard Cordera (wife, Opi) of Katy, Texas, Joseph Frank Cordera (wife, Elsa) of The Woodlands, Texas, grandchildren, Mikel of Richmond, Texas, Kathlyne of Richmond, Texas, Colton of Austin, Texas, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Genevieve Cordera Piana.
Visitation will be held at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld, Illinois on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm. Prayer services will be at 7:45 pm.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Benld, Illinois at 10 am on Saturday, September 24, 2011 with Monsignor Larry Auda officiating. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
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