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FRANK DEZELAN Obituary
Age 81, on Monday, March 7, 2011, of Wilkinsburg. Beloved husband of Irene Dezelan; loving father of Darlene (Matt) Cipollini of CA, Susan Sams of Bridgeville, Sandra (Danny) Livingston of NY, John (Marian) Dezelan of Oakdale, and Daryl (Bernice) Dezelan of NJ; brother of Louise Lassack and Anna Franco, and the late John and Anthony Dezelan; dear "grandpap" of Sarah and Isabella Sams, Eric Dezelan, Alexa, Olivia and Jack Dezelan, and Anthony and Sofia Dezelan. Frank was a former National League Umpire, in the late 1960's and early 1970's. He was a proud Navy Korean War Veteran. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. James Church, Wilkinsburg, Saturday 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital.
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Ms. Aida Mercado
January 2, 2012
my deepest condolences to the Dezelan family. A very warm and kind person at heart. In the pain of great loss, the arms of god are holding you.
Kadi Turay
March 15, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that the Holy Spirit, the Great Comforter be with you always .
Frank Korber
March 11, 2011
My husband, Frank Korber was a boyhood friend from those days in Bon Air. Frank remembers well Franks passion for winning the game. He had it back then on that Bon Air field. Peace be with you.
Barb Porco
March 11, 2011
Irene, i'm so sorry to hear about Frank.God Bless You and your Family. My prayers are with you.
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Mackey Stead-Babjak
March 10, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Dezelan family. May you hold onto your memories and the love from each other.
Sandra Dezelan-Axelband
March 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to Aunt Irene,Darlene,Susan,Sandy,Johnny and Daryl.
I am so sorry I can not be up in Pittsburgh with you but I just had major surgery a few days ago.(Although my
sisters Barb & Cindy will be there.)
I wish the whole Dezelan family the best of wishes in this time of sorrow .
Audrey VanWyk
March 9, 2011
My symphathy to the Dezelan Family. As a young girl, I remember going on my first plane ride to minor league games with Irene. I could only go if I, as a 16 year old girl could raise the money myself. We went together and had a great time. That trip, visiting my uncle, was just the beginning of all the months and years of his not living at home with his young family and making his way to reach his major league goals. He would bring home stories of memorable events...meeting Ferrah Fawcett, etc. We were spell bound! As a young girl, it seemed like a hard life to live to reach that goal and reach it he did. Miss you Uncle Dude.
With Love to all,
Barbara Alles Barry
March 9, 2011
So very sorry for your loss, Darlene. I am thinking of you.
Donna Napoleone Sherer
March 9, 2011
Darlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hoping your loving memories will comfort you in the days to come.
Peggy Berger-Snow
March 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Dezelan family. It had been a long time since I saw Mr. Dezelan, he was my next door neighbor when I was a little girl. My prayers & thoughts go out to Irene, Darlene, Sue, Sandy, John & Daryl.
Darlene Dezelan
March 9, 2011
Dear Dad,
You were always my hero! You were an amazing man whose goodness and integrity were only surpassed by your inner and physical strength! You overcame many medical challenges and never complained. You accomplished your professional goal of Major League Baseball Umpire before the age of 40! We were privileged to have you with us as long as we did, thanks to the loving care of Mom. You are finally at peace with no more suffering! I am sure you are smiling in heaven, listening to your polkas, and sharing a beer with your departed family. You touched many lives, and you will be greatly missed. We will cherish your legacy of a life well lived forever. I love and miss you Dad!
Love Always,
Darlene & Matt
Philip Salerno, Sr.
March 9, 2011
Dearest Dezelan family,
Though I never met Mr. Dezelan in person, a gesture he bestowed on me many, many years ago has remained with me to this very day.
My younger sister, Joann, who attended St. James grade school with Darlene, came home one day with an official Major League baseball and gave it to me. She told me that Mr. Dezelan had heard from Darlene that one of her classmates had an older brother who was a huge Pirate-crazed baseball fan. At that time, I had no idea who Mr. Dezelan was nor that he worked as an umpire in the National League. Wow! Can you begin to imagine what that singular act of kindness meant to a skinny grade school kid from Wilkinsburg back in the '60s? After that, I made it a point to follow as many games as I could hoping that Mr. Dezelan might be working behind the plate. What a thrill it was back then.
I'm 55 years old now and deeply saddened by the passing of such a kind and wonderful man. Please except my sincere condolences during this most difficult time and know that I always held Mr. Dezelan in the highest esteem.
I know he walks with the Lord.
Dennis and Kay Giacomino
March 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dezelan Family.
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