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FRANK SAPONARO Obituary


FRANK PAUL SAPONARO, JR. (Age 77)  
On May 9, 2015, Frank P. Saponaro, Jr. passed away in Savannah, GA. Frank was originally from Washington, D.C., where he attended Georgetown University undergrad and law school. Frank retired to Savannah and was active in the community. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Saponaro; father of Frank, III and Teresa Saponaro Belmont, and brother of Portia Redfield. Also survived by three granddaughters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 924 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 or the Georgia State Golf Association Foundation at www.gsgafoundation.orgwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from May 13 to May 15, 2015.

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May 31, 2015

may the angels surround you, the durback family

May 23, 2015

fr. raymond lelii, s.j.with much .ove and affection-will say say mass for frank and family--fr. ray

Andy Mendonsa

May 23, 2015

Frank always received us with such warmth and kindness whenever our family was around him. Our sincerest condolences to his family. He will always be fondly remembered.

Julie Kim-Zajonz & Bob Benward

May 20, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news... Frank, Maggie and Katie, we are here for you if you need anything at all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the three of you, Teresa, Ron, Amanda, Erin and the rest of the family.

Mary & Alan Goldberg

May 15, 2015

This true southern gentleman will be missed by family and friends

May 14, 2015

We will miss you, Mr. Saponaro. We will always remember your wonderful humor and kindness you showed us.

Eliza Brooks, RN Savannah

Doris Greenberg

May 13, 2015

We are very sad here in Savannah, to have lost Frank, our friend. He will be missed.

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