Frank Barilone

Frank (Fungie) Michael Barilone, 79, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy illness. Born in Concord, MA, on May 7, 1932, he was the son of Michael and Ann (Soave) Barilone. Frank spent the first 46 years of his life living in Maynard Massachusetts before moving to Windham New Hampshire finally settling in Ellsworth, New Hampshire where he has lived for the past 16 years. Frank was a long time member of both the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 and the Freemasons. In retirement he enjoyed the serene life offered by the New Hampshire White Mountains area where he lived. He especially enjoyed working his various hobbies in his barn and snowmobiling each winter with family and friends. Frank is predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth Ann (Aho) Barilone; brothers Daniel Barilone and Michael Barilone formerly of Easton Pennsylvania and Hopkington Massachusetts respectively; and son-in-law Officer Earl Goodnough of Windham, NH. He is survived by two sons, Robert Barilone and wife Ann, of Phoenix, AZ, Richard Barilone and wife Kathy, of Mechanicsville, MD; two daughters, LeeAnn Sullivan and husband Robert, of Byfield, MA, and Teresa Goodnough, of Windham, NH; a brother, John Barilone, of Maynard MA; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at the Chapel of St. John of the Mountains located on the corner of Ellsworth Hill Rd and Ellsworth Pond Rd in Ellsworth NH. Many family members and friends took part in a memorial service for Franks wife Elizabeth just 2 days before Franks passing. Doing so allowed those participating the opportunity to briefly visit with Frank and in doing so bid him farewell. The family would like to thank all who attended knowing in their hearts that Frank appreciated their heartfelt good-byes more than words could convey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Franks memory to the Pemi-Baker Home Health and Hospice, 101 Boulder Point Rd., Suite 103, Plymouth, NH 03264, or to a charity of ones choice. Mayhew Funeral Home of Plymouth is handling the arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com