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Frank Michelini Obituary
Born on April 18, 1934 in Force, PA, he was the son of the late Guido and Tosca (Cenni) Michelini.
On August 1, 1959 he married his wife of 61 years, Ann M. (Cameroni) Michelini. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2020.
He was a 1952 graduate of the Bennetts Valley High School and a 1956 graduate of St. Bonaventure University. After college, Frank served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
Frank was the owner and operator of the Force Garage for many years. He also owned and operated Michelini Bus Company for 21 years and had driven bus for his father for many years.
Frank was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, the Bennetts Valley Lions Club, the Bennetts Valley American Legion and the Bennetts Valley Senior Citizens. Frank was the recipient of the 2022 Bennetts Valley Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. He was also member of the Sons & Daughters of Italy Brockway Lodge 33. Frank loved music and dancing. He played the accordion and the saxophone in his orchestra, "The Moonlight Serenaders". Frank played basketball and baseball in high school and loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed watching all sports and had a passion for both classic and Sports Cars.
Frank is survived by his children (Dr. Robert G. Michelini & his wife Lisa of Boiling Springs, PA, Phyllis Michelini of Force, PA, William F. Michelini & his wife Marie of Force, PA and Kathleen Vargas & her husband David of Weedville, PA), 7 grandchildren (Nathan & Trevor Harbst, Adeena Hollen, Frank & Ethan Michelini, and AnnMarie & Natalie Vargas), 3 step grandchildren (Devon & Rebecca Struthers and Meagan Rosenberry), 4 great grandchildren (Jonathan & Sage Harbst and Bryce & Anson Diehl), and a sister (Aileen Horvatin of Mt. Juliet, TN). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews including his Godson, John Horvatin.
He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law (Delores Dillman & her husband "Skun")and a nephew Patrick Dillman.
Visitation will held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
The Bennetts Valle Lions Club will hold a service on Thursday evening at 7:45 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Rocco and Beth Petrilli
May 12, 2023
Prayers going out to the Michelini family. Frank was a wonderful man.
Craig A Cian
May 10, 2023
To the family of Frank Michelini,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Frank. May God embrace you with His Loving arms and surround your family in His healing Grace.
Love,
Lewis, Steve, Craig, and Todd Cian
A friend
May 10, 2023
Phyllis, your dad will be greatly missed! I enjoyed the twinkle in his eyes when he spoke of playing with his orchestra and of his happiest memories. He and your mother were wonderful, sweet people. You did an amazing job caring for both of them. Hugs and prayers to you all at this sad time. Hopefully he's got the band back together and they are playing their favorite tunes.
Eugene F Breindel
May 8, 2023
I remember Frankie always drove the band busses for the football games. Such a wonderful guy.
My condolences to his family.
Michele Cleaver-Zimmerman
May 8, 2023
Frankie was my bus driver and he was the best. He had the greatest laugh and smile. So very sorry for your loss.
Melissa, Morgan,Gwen and Toryn
May 8, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for you all.
Norm and Sandi Woodward
May 8, 2023
Frank was such a nice man. He was kind to all. He will be missed greatly. Sympathy to the family. Rest in peace.
Margie Palmer
May 8, 2023
All through High School and many years since Frankie is in my memories. So sorry for your loss
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