Frank Pell Obituary

Frank P. Pell VIRGINIA BEACH - Frank Peter Pell of Virginia Beach and formerly of Yonkers, N.Y., passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at age 60, following a short illness. Frank was a plumber with Local 1 in New York City. He was also an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast. He was the beloved husband of Diane Pell (nee Gmitter); devoted father of Mark Pell and Frank Neeb and his wife Shawnah; dear brother of Joe, Robert, Scott and Jason Pell and Catherine Kosma, Karen Pell and Nora Reale; and loving grandfather of Paige, Savannah and Cassidy Neeb. Visitation and Mass of Christian burial for Frank was held in Yonkers, N.Y., Saturday, June 27. A memorial Mass will be held for Frank Saturday, July 11, at noon in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach. Donations in Frank's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 28, 2009.

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