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Frank Gairnese Obituary

Frank Gairnese

Resident of San Jose

2/26/1963 - 11/14/2010

A lifelong resident of Willow Glen. Frank was a devoted father of Kelli and Kendyll; brother of Tony, (Laura); aunt and uncle, Margaret & Nick Hilje, grandfather of Anthony and Alaya, cousins Diane Paradiso, Marie Hilje, nieces Gina & Christina Gairnese, cousins Lia & Larry Paradiso. Frank was previously married to Carol Bianco and Kristie Foster.

Frank loved sports and having fun with his family and his many friends, and was the co-owner of BG Labels and Tee's. He was a very generous man, and will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.

Funeral Service will be held on 11/23/2010 at 11:00am at Chapel of Flowers 900 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Kellie Daughter of Frank Gairnese

June 4, 2011

I love u daddy :D <3

John Borrelli

November 22, 2010

My condolences to Frank's family: His brother Tony, Frank's children. He treated everyone with respect, with that big smile, and, was always extremely upbeat.

Gerald Palla

November 21, 2010

Bless the Gairnese Family in this sad time.I alway's remember meeting Frank for the first time!!..To Kendell and Kelli your dad was a great guy.I'v known him for 35 year.Also in a good way, Frank was one tough guy.Im proud to have known him and been his friend.

STACEY CREEL

November 21, 2010

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO KELLI AND KENDYLL. FRANK WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL...THE FAMILY OF PAUL AND JEANNIE MCCOY

November 21, 2010

It is a sad time for all of his extended family Our love, sympathy and prayers go to Kristie, Kelli and Kendyll and all of his family. Rodger and Barb Baughman (Oregon)

Leslie & Greg

November 21, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Kellie and her family.

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