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Francis Maselli Obituary
1942 - 2020
Francis Robert "Fran" Maselli, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2020 in Westerville, Ohio. Fran was born on July 26, 1942 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Frank and Esther Maselli. He was the middle son of 3 children, older brother Donald J. Maselli (deceased 2001) and younger brother James Jiggs Maselli. Fran graduated in 1960 from Farrell High School and later attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Fran married Karen Rae Armstrong on August 3 rd 1968 in Farrell, Pa. He eventually re-located with his wife to Warren, Ohio in 1970 as they began to raise their family. Fran took a job with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals / Pfizer in 1968 Fran was promoted to District Manager with Wyeth in 1988 and moved his family to Westerville, Ohio He spent 38 years with Wyeth/Pfizer and eventually retired there in 2006. Fran and Karen were members of St Pauls Catholic Church in Westerville, Ohio Fran was a devoted Catholic, Husband and Father who was all about spending time with his children (4) and grandchildren (10) He will forever be loved and missed by family/friends and colleagues. Surviving by his wife, Karen Maselli of Westerville; daughter, Mrs. John (Franchesca Frankie) Nicoletti of Los Angeles, CA; sons; Christian Maselli of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Bryan Maselli of Granville, OH and Francis R BJ Maselli, Jr of Delaware, OH; 9 grandchildren; and brother, James Jiggs Maselli of Ft. Meyers, Fl. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Esther Maselli, brother Dr. Donald J. Maselli (2001) and grandson Luca Angelo Maselli (2019). Calling hours will be from 5-7pm Sunday, May 31 at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 N. State Street, Westerville, OH 43082, Monday, June 1 at 10:30a.m. Fran will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery located at 9571 N High St in Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.
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Terry Reynolds
December 13, 2021
I am sorry to have recently learned of Frans' passing. He was a very special individual, and a great District Manager for Wyeth. I am proud to have been associated with Fran and those who worked with him. He will be forever fondly remembered. May his memory comfort his family the rest of their lives knowing their husband, and/or father was a very special individual who made a positive impact on many lives.
May 31, 2020
Fran discovered the qualities of courage, strength, compassion and caring, at a very young age. He never forgot them! He was special!!
Enjoy your peaceful rest my friend. "We'll keep the light on for you!"
Dave & Angie
Jeff & Melanie Barbe
May 30, 2020
Fran was a good friend and colleague. He always made us welcomed and treated us like family. Karen and Fran would always open their home to us and invite us in for coffee and a catch-up visit. Through work at Wyeth he was a great mentor and friend. Fran was always willing to partner, share and show what good looked like. We were all better because of knowing Fran and having spent time with him. He had that effect on everyone he knew. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Our sincere sympathies to Karen and the entire family.
Mark Cerreta
May 30, 2020
Knowing and working with Fran for many year. He was the excellent example of a caring leader who used his passion, charm and laid back sense of humor to sell, manage, teach and help so many young people start and be successful in their careers.
Karen was the love of his life and his family was always #1. He always talked about them. He was so proud of all of them.
He has done Gods work and now heads home. He will be missed but our memories of him will live on.
Our familys condolences to his wonderful family and close friends.
Mark Cerreta & Family
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