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Frank Fosco Obituary


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Frank A. Fosco, age 54, passed peacefully on January 23, 2014, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was surrounded with the love of his family, his devoted and loving wife, Laura, and son, Frankie, at his home.

Frank was born in Erie on June 26, 1959, the son of Dolores DiCarlo Fosco and the late John Fosco. He graduated from Academy High School. Frank worked at Tony's Auto since the age of twelve, took over the family business, and changed the name to Frank's Auto and 4 Wheel Drive. He never missed a day of work. He was self- employed for 36 years, and ran the business with his brother Danny.

Besides his mother, Frank is survived by Laura Virgilio Fosco, his wife of 31 years, and his son Frankie, Frankie's girlfriend Christina Duris; five brothers, John, Gerald, Thomas, Danny (Michelle), and Joseph (Darlane) Fosco, his sisters-in-law Deborah (Paul) Bender, Pauline Fosco, Cheryl Morgan, Karen Virgilio, Jennifer (Tim) Beveridge, and brother-in-law, Nick Virgilio. Frank's abundant love and welcoming advice to his many nieces and nephews will be missed by: Cindy, Sarah, and Lauren Fosco, Kelly Haffey, Bruce Morgan, Amber and Aubrey Humennyj, Angela Ignasiak, Kayla and Erica Virgilio, Timmy and Jessica Beveridge, Jason, Heather, Kylie, John, Dan, Joe, Lucas, and Nicholas Fosco. His many great-nieces and nephews will deeply miss him. His presence will be sadly missed by the family pets, Rocky, Rudy, Dozer, and Savior.

Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Church and served as a Eucharist minister. Frank's service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ shined through his passion for helping others, finding the good in all, and being thankful for every day that was given to him. Frank had an unceasing love of others and an ability to celebrate every day. In his passing days, friends described Frank as godfather, idol, hero, strong, gentle, generous, role model, unconditional love, my rock, and angel. Some of Frank's favorites were the "board meetings" on Friday, at the garage with his close and dear friends, being our "grill master," entertaining by the pool, and landscaping his beautiful yard. Frank will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father, a friend to all, and the heart of our family. Frank was a gift from God and we were very blessed to have him.

Friends may call at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th and Liberty St., on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and are invited to attend Prayer Services there Monday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m., in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16501.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 25, 2014.
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To All of Frank's family. I remember going to Tony's with my dad Al Samson and my uncle Richard Bellucci. Frank was always there helping his Uncle Tony. He was always helpful and friendly. It was nice to see someone at the station around my age. God Bless. Denise Samson Boyles

Denise Samson Boyles

February 2, 2014

To Tommy and the Fosco Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Kimet

Karen Kimet

January 29, 2014

To the entire Fosco family:
May God give you all more strength than you now already possess.

My thoughts and Prayers,

Paul Huling

January 28, 2014

To the entire Fosco family:
May God give you all more strength than you now already possess.
My thoughts and prayers,
Paul M Huling.

January 28, 2014

To the entire Fosco Family, i just learned of Frank's passing and would like to extend my deepest sympathies.

Jon Parsons

January 28, 2014

Deeply sorrowed to hear of Frank's untimely passing. He had a love for life and was always able to provide humor to those around him. Our heart felt sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Mike Sullivan

January 28, 2014

OMG..We are so shocked. Loved this kid and his whole family. Deepest sympathy to all. He will truly be missed.

Sammy and Nancy Hamilton

January 27, 2014

Laura and family, so sorry to hear about Franks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Valerie Lindsey-Slivinski

January 27, 2014

Laura and the Fosco Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Henderson

January 27, 2014

To the entire Fosco family:

Deepest sympathy.

Frank will always be missed.

Rest In Peace, my friend.

Paul Fornalczyk, and
Christine Piechocki

January 27, 2014

Your family is my thoughts and prayers. Frank was unusual for todays business man, he was caring and thoughtful, good to his customers.

Linda Fletcher

January 27, 2014

John: I was so saddened to hear about your Brother. My thoughts and payers are with you and your family.

Love, Candy

Candy Phillips-Graves

January 27, 2014

Laura and family, sorry to hear of Franks passing. I talked with him last time I was in town, what a charadter. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eugene Fuhrman

January 27, 2014

Jerry, Fosco & Virgilio Families, Jerry so sorry for the loss of your brother Frank. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Cathy (Betza) Tarkowski Laughlin

January 27, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brad sborne

January 27, 2014

sorry for your lost your in our thoughts and prays.

Bill & Lidia Ropiecki

January 27, 2014

Dear Laura, Frankie and the rest of the family, please accept our deepest condolences on Frank's passing. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many.
Love,
Rick, Kim and Nikki Wagner

Rick and Kim Wagner

January 26, 2014

To the Fosco family,

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Frank's warm smile. God Bless.

Monica (Johnson), Chris Eberhart

January 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of Franks passing. God bless you all in this time of mourning.

Betsy Murray

January 26, 2014

Denise Chrzanowski

January 26, 2014

Danny, Tommy, Joey, and the entire Fosco family,

I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I will always remember that warm smile. May you find peace in all the great and special memories you share. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gail (Graham) Panella & Larry Panella

Gail Panella

January 26, 2014

Laura and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Frank will always be with you, watching and guiding from above. May the wonderful memories you shared keep you strong.

Lisa Zimmerman

January 26, 2014

So very sorry for your loss, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Angelo Lombardi and family.

January 26, 2014

To the Fosco family, we are so truly sorry for your loss of Frank,one of our friends that go way back in the day, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Shawne Salvage Adams and Chuckie Adams

January 26, 2014

Sorry for your loss

Greg Fillak

January 26, 2014

Tim & Sarah Caram

January 26, 2014

To Danny and the Fosco Family, My sympathies to you and your family. Frankie was a great guy. Many good times sitting in the office having coffee and bsing waiting for my car to be done. Many thoughts and prayers.

Joe Fedei

January 26, 2014

Our condolences,Frank was one of the nicest people you could know. He is in our thoughts and prayers.

Troy, chrissy, vinny Newcamp

January 26, 2014

Danny,& Fosco Family So sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. He will be missed, always a smile and a good one liner, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Marc & Ann Sambuchino

January 26, 2014

To Dan & The Fosco Family,

We wish we could take your pain away and will pray for you. Frank was very special in his life here on earth.

Chuck & Gail Skopow

January 26, 2014

To the Fosco Family,

I was saddened to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I remember speaking to him when I taught Frankie in 11th grade English; he was always extremely pleasant and kind. Having lost my own father in October, I understand the giant hole you feel in your hearts. Take comfort in knowing that he is always with you and that his spirit can be found everywhere- whether it be a delicate snowflake, a ray of warm sunshine or a nice gesture from a stranger. Hold one another tight and take solace in your memories. Sending you hugs and good thoughts from Ohio.

Lindsey Glass

January 26, 2014

To all of Frank's loved ones, peace and blessings. you are in my prayers.

Maureen (MImi) (Ponce) McCaslin

January 25, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow - We are so sorry for your tremendous loss.
Lori & Ken Kruszewski

January 25, 2014

Tom and family,
I am truly sorry to hear about Frank. We had many a great times hanging around the station when we were kids and then later in school. It is a tragic loss and I know from experience it's very hard to understand. Remember all the good times and that will help you heal. Much love to you my old friend.

Diana Lepo Dunar

January 25, 2014

My brother Frank, it was such an honor and privilege to be with you and to take care of you these last few precious days. I have never witnessed so much showering of love, affection, and prayer from friends and family. You always told me how proud you were of me and words could never express how that made me feel. I am so proud to have been a part of your life. You have inspired me, Amber, Aubrey, and Angela to follow in your footsteps and to live your motto "leave it be". I miss you and love you Frank and until we meet again you are close to me and forever in my heart.

Karen

January 25, 2014

To all the Fosco family,,I can only agree with all the remarks made here and say Frankie was a special person.Always friendly and smiling..He will be missed..Our sincere condolences to you all.Bob & Annette Johnson

January 25, 2014

To the Fosco family you have my deepest condolences.Frank was a very good and long time friend to me iam going to miss he.R.I.P. My Friend...My God Bless You.

Danny Nicholson

January 25, 2014

To the entire Fosco family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Duane and Brenda Kleckner

January 25, 2014

Laura and Frankie,

My deepest sympathies to both of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Frank will be sadly missed. May god bless you at this difficult time.

JoAnn Cimarolli (Cory's mom)

January 25, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. Prayers from the Major family.

Terra Major

January 25, 2014

To Dan and the Fosco family,
Sending you our deepest condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you! Love,Linda Angelo and Jake Foster.

Linda Angelo

January 25, 2014

Laura and Fosco Family,

What a tragic loss. Ray loved Frank like a brother and he will truely be missed.

We are so sorry for you loss. Frank truely was a great person.

Ray and Wanda Braund
Lakeland, FL

January 25, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy To Mrs. Fosco, Frankie And Family. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are with You All. The Burns, Barton & Sutton Family

Carolyn Sutton

January 25, 2014

Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Frank. My heart is with you all. I know my father is sure going to miss him.

“Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow”.

Joelle Fosco (Nick's daughter)

Joelle Fosco

January 25, 2014

Such sad news. Frank always was kind,loving and fair to everyone. He will be missed by many.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Ginean Rapp

January 25, 2014

Laura, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Frankie.
Nancy and Mark Silvaggi

Nancy Silvaggi

January 25, 2014

Laura and Frankie...We are sorry for loss. Memories are forever so he'll be with you forever!! Bless you all!

Love,

Buck and Laura Bossart

January 25, 2014

To the Fosco family,our deepest sympathy goes out to your family from ours.Frank will always be dear to our hearts and will be sadly missed.We know God will watch over you and your family.We will never forget the great times we all had at many different times in our life growing up together and apart.We have had so much fun and laughter,Frank and his brothers were great mentors while we crossed paths in life.Frank will never be forgotten and always loved,The Collins Family !

Jason Collins

January 25, 2014

I'm sorry for your brothers passing Joe, and prayers and condolences to your whole family.

Chrystal Diamond

January 25, 2014

Too be absent from the body ,is to be present with the Lord !! My prayers go out to the family at this hard time !! Frank touched many lives .Frank will be surely missed .

James Amendola

January 25, 2014

You have left a legacy of love to all who have known you ! Love Mike and Denise Lawson

January 25, 2014

The Lord said, Accept me as I am, Only then we will dicover each other. i new Frank for many years. he wore his hart on his sleve. he is with Jesus now, but his life will not be forgoton. I love you my brother, and friend. most sacred hart of jesus, I place frank into your care. My hart go,s out to your famiely, God bless you all.

Daniel Servidio

January 25, 2014

Randy and I were shocked to hear of Franks illness and then of his passing. We are so, so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire family. Frank, thank you for having my back at times I had my mom's car and "something" was wrong. Saved me...Thanks!!!. You will be greatly missed.

Randy and Cindy VanTassel

January 25, 2014

Frankie, you will be sadly missed. I was fortunate enough to sit in on several of the board meetings. Thanks for the laughs, RIP Bud!

Rich Hollinsworth

January 25, 2014

Laura & Family
Sorry to hear about Frank. All of you are in our prayers. Many good memories from days @ Sacred Heart School and working with both of you for different functions.

Cynthia & Carl Post

January 25, 2014

To Frank's Family. Our Prayers are with you at this time, May Gods Peace be with you

The Staff @ Levco Communications

January 25, 2014

sorry for your loss, the fuhrman family

chris fuhrman

January 25, 2014

Laura , Frankie and the entire Foso family...we are so sorry for your loss and we grieve with you during this time. May you find peace in all the memories that you have of Frank. I know we will always remember his warm smile and friendly personality. And the infamous Fosco hugs he shared with all. Our sincere condolences.
Love, Fran and Casey Angelo

January 25, 2014

Laura - So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Frank sold me my first car and proudly helped me take care of it. I always thought of Frank as a hard worker with great integrity. All the best to you and your family.

Chuck Walczak

January 25, 2014

So sorry to hear of Franks passing.May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Jeff &Retha Austin

January 25, 2014

John,Tom and Danny,
My heart goes out to guys on passing of your brother.
SAM CONSTANTINO
LEESBURG FL.

January 25, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the entire Fosco family on the loss of a wonderful man. He touched so many lives including mine and there are many people who share your loss. I will forever cherish the memories...Know that he is now a very special angel watching over you all. Until we meet again RIP my friend.

Tina Baker

January 25, 2014

To the Fasco and Virgilio family, I am so sorry to hear of Frank`s passing. My thought`s and prayer`s are with all of you.

Karen (Mello) Haas

January 25, 2014

Laura and Frankie,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Frank was a wonderful man who touched so many lives in many different ways. Our sympathy to you and your family. May his love for you and your cherished memories remain forever in your hearts. Gone but never forgotten.
Jeff & Debbie Van Scoter

January 25, 2014

Thanks Frank for all the great memories as a kid, growing up in Erie together... I will always remember the fun camping trip in the summer of '79, priceless. RIP My Friend

Boyd Baker

January 25, 2014

Aubrey, Jen & family,

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Please call if you need anything! Take care.

Debi Peterson & Family

Debi Peterson

January 25, 2014

Laura - So sorry about Frank's passing. Melissa and I always remember the fun times we had sitting around the fire with you and Frank. You guys were the best neighbors and Frank will be missed.
Love Pat and Melissa Hart

January 25, 2014

Our love and prayers go out to Laura and Frankie and all of Frank's family and friends. Friday night "Board Meetings" will never be the same. Frank was an inspiration to all and a good friend to everyone he met. His kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. Sympathy also goes out to Frank's mother, Dolly. Love and prayers to all...Don and Phyllis May

Phyllis May

January 25, 2014

To Tommy, Dan, Joey and the entire Fosco family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May Frank rest in peace. Brian and Barbara (DeLuca) Ziegler and family <3

Barbara Ziegler

January 25, 2014

Jen & family,
My heart goes out to you on the loss of Frank! Wishing you comfort, support, love & strength in the tough times ahead!
~Shana & Tim Bennett

Shana Bennett

January 25, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Fosco Family. Frankie will always be remembered as a caring and good guy who could always make you smile, laugh and feel welcome. He will be greatly missed by all. Peace and Hugs..
Cosimo and Alex Farbo

Cos Farbo

January 25, 2014

Laura,
We were greatly saddened by the news. Frank was certainly one of the best. Last time we were in town Pat made sure he stopped in at closing and had a beer with him. One of the things I missed most when we moved, was not having Frank to take care of my car. He was great. Our prayers are with you, Frankie and the entire family.

Val and Pat Perfetto

January 25, 2014

To the entire Fosco family my deepest condolences, Rick Petruso

Rick Petruso

January 25, 2014

Laura and family: My prayers are with you for blessings and healing. Remembering our days in Patient Accounting at Hamot.

Michele Manko Smith

January 25, 2014

My sincere deepest sympathy to my dear and close friend and her family. I am still in shock.
I can still picture Frank dancing at the 70's dance and having a blast. He's probably in Heaven dancing.
My love, strength and prayers go out to a family who has been there for me through all of my sorrow.
A great family who share the same values of love, and guiding others with advise love and strength.
Laura, you are an angel with great power and with time, love and memories you will get through this. We love you all and want you to all know how sorry we are and that we are here for you.
RIP Frank

Precious & family Wilson

January 25, 2014

Frankie & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. You have our deepest sympathies. Darlene, Steve, Steven & Kyle Uplinger

Darlene Uplinger

January 25, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Laura, Frankie, and the Fosco family. Frank was a big part of our lives...he will be forever missed. We are so thankful to have known him. David will miss his Saturday morning coffee breaks with Frank. Love and Prayers, David and Mary Anne Schillinger.

January 25, 2014

So sorry for your loss...may you rest in peace!!!!

Susan Panetta

January 25, 2014

Frank I will miss u I thank u for your friend ship what a wonderfull person u were to the people that new you. God has u in his hands rest in peace amen.

Martin a Gentile

January 25, 2014

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