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Frank Sforza Obituary

SFORZA - Frank N., of West Islip, LI, on August 16, 2008. Beloved husband to Ann for 59 years. Devoted father of Joanne, Frances Ann, Luanne, Nicholas, Dianne, James, Suzanne, John and Thomas. Dear brother of Nina and Jerry. Cherished grandfather of nineteen. Frank retired from AIL/Eaton Systems in Deer Park, LI. Frank loved to be with his family as well as boating, fishing and hunting. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main St. (1/2 mile West of SS pkwy exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Tuesday 11:00am at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Monday 1-9:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Frank's memory may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or Shriners Hospital.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 17, 2008.

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Dianne & Dad, September 24, 1995

September 5, 2008

dad & his sister, Nina

September 5, 2008

mom & dad September 24, 1995

September 5, 2008

A family gathering in the 1950's

September 4, 2008

Frank, Lena and Jean Mastropieri, Grandma, Rosina - December 27, 1953

September 4, 2008

June 15, 1952

Phyllis Adler

September 4, 2008

Uncle Frank,
Now that you have joined my Dad in heaven, I hope you two are having as good a time together as you did on earth.
Love, Phyllis

Claudia Dellaventura

August 31, 2008

There are so many things I can sum up about Uncle Frank. I know my son Matt adored him, and when Matt's grandpa went home to the Lord, Matt still had his great Uncle Frank. We had a lot of great times, a lot of laughs with Uncle Frank,. I know he has many travels with my family. We will miss this gentle- man, his job is done here on earth. Bless you Uncle Frank, it was such an honor to know you. Love Claudia

Luanne Sforza

August 28, 2008

Dear Dad...I find it hard to imagine life without you. Its comforting to now think of you as our guardian angel. And I look forward to a family reunion in heaven! Love you forever and always.

I love this picture. Dad on the boat for Stephanie's Communion. 2005

August 27, 2008

Pop~Pop Daniel&Nicholas, he got such a kick out of them.

August 27, 2008

Julie Pop~Pop and Nick 2001

August 27, 2008

Tom and Dad

August 27, 2008

suz, lu, dad & di

August 27, 2008

the hunters with their catch: Tom, Dan, Chip, Uncle Gabe, Jim, John & Uncle Frank

August 27, 2008

Dad, Mom, Aunt Nina, Uncle Chibby, Aunt Caroline, Uncle Gabe, Aunt Jeannie & Uncle Jerry

August 27, 2008

Mom & Dad at Tom & Cathi's wedding

August 27, 2008

Sforza men at Jim & Sue's wedding

August 26, 2008

sforza family dec 2006

August 26, 2008

Bob

August 26, 2008

I dont know that i will ever throw another steak on the grill or open a bottle of the grape,without setting a plate for you.

Dianne Sforza

August 26, 2008

Dearest dad, my sweet papa - you will be greatly missed, always remembered. Thank you for blessing my life with so many, many wonderful memories that will carry me through the times when I miss you most. I love you dearly, and always and forever, this will be so. with love, Dianne

Cherilyn Lowe-Richard

August 19, 2008

My deepest sympathy's are with the family of Mr. Sforza. Living next to him for many many years at my Mom's house and then still seeing him almost every day when I went to her house to visit. My son and nephew always loved seeing "Grandpa Sforza" when he would come to chat with my Mom and check in on her or bring her vegetables from his well tended garden. As neighbors they were always very close and always looked out for one another.
He will truly be missed!! Such a nice man. Always looking out for others. I will miss seeing him walking around his yard and seeing him up the block at the shopping center going to the pizzeria for dinner.
My thoughts and prayers are with all those that will be remembering him forever. Heaven has surely welcomed an angel in the clouds.

Michael Billings

August 18, 2008

To my friend Jim and the Sforza family our deepest sympathy. Your Dad was a stand up guy and always fun to be around. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Michael & Kathleen Billings and the Billings Family

Cathi Sforza

August 18, 2008

We love you and miss you so much Pop~Pop. xoxoxo
Love Dan, Nick & Julie

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