Ignatius "Frank" Giaimo

Ignatius "Frank" Giaimo obituary, Lakewood, OH

Ignatius "Frank" Giaimo

Ignatius Giaimo Obituary

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IGNATIUS "FRANK" GIAIMO, age 93, beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Fagan), dear father of Frank P. (Nancy Newman), Larry (Mary Ellen), Mary (David Chang) and the late Jane Hunter, father-in-law of Larry Hunter, grandfather of Christina Montgomery, Lena Newman and Caroline Giaimo. Private Interment, Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO GATHER FOR MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 11 A.M. SATURDAY AT OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH, 12601 SHAKER BLVD., CLEVELAND, OH 44120 WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL SATURDAY FROM 10-11 a.m. Born in Cleveland, Frank was a lifelong Cleveland resident. He attended Our Lady of Peace and Cathedral Latin schools. He was drafted into the Army Infantry where he served meritoriously during the Second World War. He continued to serve his country as a captain in the Army Reserve. After the war, Frank earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western Reserve University. Frank spent much of his career in sales; and some time as the proprietor of the Lion's Den tavern in Cleveland Heights. Frank was a dedicated family man - married to Janet for 52 years, they raised four wonderful children. He enjoyed his retirement in Lakewood, where he was an avid volunteer at Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. His many friends; Dolores, Don's Wednesday lunch gang, and family will remember him for his congeniality, love of opera, history and his love for his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank's memory suggested to the Charity of your choice.

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Jere OBrien

February 24, 2020

Larry , truly sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Karen and I will remember you and your family in prayer

Be well my friend
Jere OBrien

Glenn Clark

February 24, 2020

Larry and Mary Ellen and family, so sorry to learn of this and praying for you all.

Sandy Bonoan

February 24, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Giaimo family My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Frank's infectious personality and his love of life! Frank was a friend of my father Lou Bonoan and a dear friend of my godfather Sandy Bompiedi You may be gone Frank but you'll never be forgotten. Rest In Peace

February 23, 2020

I was so sorry to hear about Frank. I knew him through my stepmother, his friend, Dolores Bompiedi. The three of us would have lunch at Polaris's Culinary School occasionally. I always enjoyed his company and he was so funny! He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family. Sincerely, Nancy Greco, Parma, OH

richard busch

February 22, 2020

Frank: So sorry to read about your father's passing. Please accept my prayers and best wishes for you, Nancy and your family. A life well spent is deserving of eternal rest. You'll stay in my thoughts.
--Richard Busch

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