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Frank Iovieno Obituary
His wife, Margaret Mildred (O'Brien) died in 2003.
He leaves his four treasured children, M. Susan Iovieno-Sunar and her husband Erdogan, Frank G. Iovieno and his wife Kathy Garner, Kathy LeBoeuf and her husband Raymond LeBoeuf, Jr., and Thomas Iovieno and his wife Penny; his beloved sister-in-law, Hazel O'Brien; his six grandchildren, Anthony and Mark Iovieno, Kate and Amanda LeBoeuf, and Sophia and Nikolas Iovieno; as well as two nephews and their families.
He was born in Agerola, Italy, son of the late Francisco and Mariantoinetta (Criscuolo) Iovieno, moving to America as a child of seven. He graduated from the Major Howard Beal Memorial High School, Shrewsbury and began a longtime career as a master mechanic and master gasfitter. He worked for several years before joining the US Army Air Corps during World War II, stationed in the European African Middle Eastern Theater. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He returned to the US and resumed his mechanic's trade, eventually becoming the owner & operator of Frank's Gas & Repair Center on Route 9 in Shrewsbury. He retired after nearly 40 years as a fixture on Route 9 between Spag's and White City Amusement Park.
Frank was a member of the Adelphi Council Knights of Columbus, the Frohsinn Club, the Victor Quaranta American Legion Post, and a former member and past president of the North Shore School PTA, all in Shrewsbury. He was also a longtime member of Saint Anne's Parish, Shrewsbury. He loved his family dearly, enjoyed fishing, jokes, puns, and everything Italian, and always enjoyed a good roast beef.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, Nov. 5th from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. His funeral will assemble at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 6th at 9 AM and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Frank's family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to Saint Anne's Parish Human Services and Food Pantry, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or your local food pantry, VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608 or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018 (www.pdf.org) For directions or to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please visit
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for Frank Iovieno
Mary Jane Garvey
November 8, 2008
I'm deeply sorry to hear that Frank has passed away. I always admired and respected his courage in the face of his physical limitations with Parkinson's Disease, and the fact that he was a hero during WWII. I enjoyed on his good days many stories about his childhood and the war. Thanks also to Ray for all his help. All of you, and of course Frank, will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Liz Weiss
November 7, 2008
Dear Iovieno Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies.I read about the passing of Frank online and wanted to say how sorry I am.I enjoyed working with Frank and have many fond memories of him that I will never forget.He was a very spirited man with a gentle side that was quite unique .We shared many laughs together and had many great conversations .Everyone was great and a special thanks to Ray for all his help at a moments notice.May God's peace be with all, Liz Weiss
Peggy Holdash
November 6, 2008
Kathy, I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He sounds like a great person, and this is certainly a loss for our home town of Shrewsbury.
Gini Snowdon
November 4, 2008
Kathy,
I am very sorry for your loss and send my sympathies to you and your family.
Linda Smolenski
November 4, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad was very sweet and very funny. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone laugh. He will be missed
Dianne (Schoof) Buckley
November 4, 2008
I am sorry to learn of your father's passing. He was a very nice man. I practically grew up on Iona Avenue and have nothing but fond memories of our neighbors there. May he rest in peace.
Christina Davidson
November 4, 2008
We are saddened by the loss of your father. He sounded like a great guy! With love and support - Pastor Neal and Christina Davidson
RON SCIASCIA
November 4, 2008
Very sorry for your loss.I remember working for Frank at the chevron station when i was kid.He was a great man.
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