Frank J. Dalessio

Frank Joseph Dalessio was born to Samuel and Sarafina Mazza Dalessio on June 30, 1933 in Beyer, P.A. He was a graduate of Marion Center High School in Marion Center, P.A. Frank was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He married Shirley Fleming on June 22, 1957 and was married for 57 years. Moving to Willoughby from Cleveland in 1961 settling in Ridge Acres, he was a long-time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. He worked for and retired after 34 years from the General Electric Quartz Plant in Willoughby. Frank was an avid deer hunter, fishman, softball and basketball player. He enjoyed playing pool and cornhole at the Willoughby Senior Center. He restored and was proud of his 1923 Model-T Ford winning a trophy for Best Vehicle during the 1985 Frontier Days Parade. Frank made sure to have a measuring tape available during bocce ball games. Always offered a beer to whomever stopped by. He took time to plow neighbor's driveways during the wintertime. Family was important to Frank, and he always enjoyed visiting and spending time with all his nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frank and Shirley had three daughters, Denise (Jeff) Andrews, Sharon (John Ross) Augustitus, and Tracy Finch; he generously loved his grandchildren, Melissa (Kim Klug) Andrews, Megan (Dan) Schueren, Ryan (Megan) Augustitus, Kyle (Kayla) Augustitus, Sarah Augustitus, Riley and Molly Finch; and his great grandchildren Julian and Madeline Schueren, Ryder and Rory Augustitus, and Barrett Vaught. He is survived by his siblings Rose Zebasnik, Joan (John) Bojec, and Samuel Dalessio. Frank is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Fleming Dalessio, son-in-law Robert Augustitus, parents Samuel and Sarafina; siblings Caroline Trostle, Frank, Joseph, Thomas, Leonessa Rocco, Delores Perry, Gloria Bernakis, Nicolas, and SaraLou Steve. The family would like to thank the Cypress Hospice Team for the exceptional care they provided for their father in his final days. Donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org. Visitation will be from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake , Ohio 44095. Service immediately following at the funeral home and laid to rest at Willoughby Memorial Gardens.

Frank J. Dalessio

June 30, 1933 - November 29, 2022

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