AMHERST - Frank S. Camera, 91, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Born April 8, 1922 to Italian immigrants James Camera and Teresa Panuzzo Camera, Frank was the first US-born of their six sons.
A graduate of Lorain High School's class of 1940, Frank also earned an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin. Frank enlisted in the US Navy and served as a midshipman and tower control operator on Saipan during WWII. Frank married Maryann Dugovich on January 30, 1954 at St. Peter's Parish in Lorain.
Frank was a lifelong salesman. After a brief stint selling Insurance, he served most of his career in car sales for Ford Motor Company: at George May Ford, Lorain; at Mullinax Ford, Amherst; at Scotten Ford, Vermilion; and Liberty Ford, Vermilion.
Frank was an early member of Young Democrats of Lorain. He was a member of the Italian-American Veterans, active in the Senior Fellowship Club. He was a Third-Degree Knight and served as Financial Secretary in the Lorain chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
Frank was an avid golfer into his 90s and was an active league bowler up until his death. Frank was a member of St. Peter's Church in Lorain.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maryann Dugovich Camera, of Amherst; son Michael J. Camera & wife Cathy Ramey Camera, of Avon; daughter Teresa "Tracy" Camera Lockhart & husband Dr. Eric Lockhart, of Amherst; son Carl Camera & wife Teresa Weathers Camera, of Austin, Texas; granddaughter Lauren Camera Conway & husband James Conway, of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandson Michael Camera of Toledo; granddaughters Elizabeth and Christina Lockhart, of Amherst; grandsons Christopher and Kevin Camera, of Austin, Texas; and brother Charles "Charlie" Camera, of Lorain.
He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, David; and his brothers Joseph, Jack, Patsie, and James Camera.
The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:20 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2013 at St. Peter's Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating with military honors to follow the Mass by the Italian American Veteran's Post #1. Private burial services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Carl and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great and wonderful man and father, always so full of life and energy. He always treated me so wonderfully when I visited. I have so many great childhood memories of hanging with the Camera's!
Sincerely,
Mark Murphy
July 10, 2014
Dear Tracy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It seems impossible to find the right words to comfort you, just know how much we care.
Lehman Family
August 26, 2013
Tracy:
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He sounded like a great person. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Brian Redmond and FARC
August 25, 2013
Dear Camera Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Never saw Frank without a smile on his face. May God Bless you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Marci Hilko
August 23, 2013
Great man who was extremely supportive and helpful to me and my family. God Bless the Cameras in this time of reflection and sorrow.
David Berta
August 22, 2013
Maryann, Mike, Tracy, Carl and family - condolences from the Krezman family. So many memories from Clovelly Dr. and the times Frank stopped by to see my folks in my dad's later years. You are all in our prayers during this time of loss. He was a great guy, always as kind as could be to me. -- Brian Krezman & family.
Brian Krezman
August 21, 2013
Tracy, sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
brian mickey
August 21, 2013
Michael, and Family: Frank was quite a man--a stalwart pillar of the community and the parish. You all deserve to bask in his reflected honor. Success in life, as a salesman or as a Catholic man, is greatly aided by integrity and a sense of humor. I know he was proud of you, Mike. In great confidence I ask Notre Dame to intercede with her Son to grant Frank eternal rest and peace before the face of God. In Jesus name, Amen.
August 21, 2013
Always enjoyed your company and laughter....You were a "good guy" Frank.
Scott Towner
August 20, 2013
I've been sending prayers and condolences to Frank's family since my dad, Bill Petkovsek, told me of the sad news of Frank's passing. Frank was the best neighbor a person could have, and I will miss seeing him in his yard as he happily did the chores there to make it beautiful. He always had a smile and a kind word for whomever he met, and I know our entire family will miss him dearly.
God Bless Frank and his wonderful family.
Jeannie Craig
August 20, 2013
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