McHenry County sheriff’s corrections officer mourned

A McHenry County corrections officer has died after a battle with brain cancer, according to a post from the sheriff’s office.

Frank DeVivo served as a corrections officer for seven years in McHenry County and 15 years before that in Winnebago County, according to the post.

“Frank will be remembered as a devoted husband and a supportive co-worker who cherished his Italian heritage,” according to the post.

DeVivo died Wednesday at age 50.

The sheriff’s office’s post also referred to DeVivo as a “dedicated husband and corrections officer with a quick wit and love for his family and friends.”

He is the second McHenry County corrections officer to die from glioblastoma in less than a month. James “Jimmy” Udesen, 43, was a McHenry County corrections officer for 20 years and a well-known Huntley youth baseball coach, his wife Dawn Udesen said. He died Feb. 17 after a yearlong battle with glioblastoma.

According to an online fundraiser for DeVivo at Fundthefirst.com, he was “diagnosed with multiple aggressive and inoperable brain tumors.” The site said he and his wife, Daniella, “are facing insurmountable medical bills, as Frank is no longer able to work and is the primary insurance holder.” It said his benefits “will only carry them through approximately February.”

“Frank Devivo has selflessly devoted 24 of his 50 years on this earth being part of the first responder community and helping other people in their time of need,” according to the site. “Please consider donating to the DeVivo family in their time of need.”