Francesco Sorbara

Francesco A. Sorbara A loving husband, father, and friend. PITTSFIELD Francesco "Frank" A. Sorbara of Osterville, Mass. died peacefully while surrounded by his family at Cape Cod Hospital on May 5, 2010. He was born in Bevera, Italy, on December 4, 1919. He immigrated to the U.S. when he was nine years old with his parents and family of three older sisters. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Silvia, whom he was married to for 58 years and leaves three children: Caterina "Cathy" Sullivan of Portsmouth, N.H., Adriana Crosby and Scott of Concord, Mass., and Patrick Sorbara of Osterville; and cherished grandchildren Jessica, Scott and Catherine. Francesco lived a very full life and raised his family in the Berkshires. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Disabled Veterans Association and Italian-American Club. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff in Pittsfield. As a young man he graduated from St. Joseph's High School, Canisius College of N.Y. and served in the Merchant Marines. He retired from General Electric Company of Pittsfield as a Quality Control Engineer after 42 years of service and had a second career as a Real Estate Broker. Francesco was a devoted family man and enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and being in the outdoors. He enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, and swimming. He made several trips to his native country of Italy with his family. One of his greatest joys in life was being with his grandchildren.. FUNERAL NOTICE: A private wake was held in his honor for intimate family and friends at the John Lawrence Funeral Home and a Mass and Celebration of his Life was held at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Osterville. He is buried at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Centerville, Mass. A reception for family and friends followed the funeral procession at the home of Adriana and Scott Crosby in Osterville. A donation may be made in his to the Audiology Department at Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass.