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BORN

1935

DIED

2022

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Ferfolia Funeral Home

356 West Aurora Road

Sagamore Hills, Ohio

NICK FRAGAPANE Obituary

NICK FRAGAPANE; 87, Beloved husband of 62 years to Vittoria F. (Nee Spitaleri); Loving father of Salvatore (Pamela), Mike (Renee), Anthony (Bridget) and Victor (Stefni); Cherished grandfather of 11; Dearest great-grandfather of 12; Loving brother of Grace Fragapane (late Tom); John Fragapane (Rose), Marie Virzi (Vince), the late Sam Fragapane (Bess) and the late Paul Fragapane (Jan); Dear uncle and friend of many in Ohio as well as in Lakeside Village Florida. Nick was born in Sicily in 1935 and came to America with his family in 1955 when he was 20 years old. He worked various jobs which included the Cleveland Steel Mills. In 1961 he returned to Italy to marry his beautiful wife, who was the love of his life. In 1971 Nick and his brothers opened Fragapane Bakery a business well known and loved by many. Nick spent many days laughing and enjoying the company of his family and left a legacy that his family will be proud to share for the rest of their lives. Family suggests memorial contributions in Nick's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis TN 38105. Friends may call at the McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home 25620 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake FOR VISITATION TUESDAY 3-7PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:15AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Nick's Life will be 10:00AM at St. Richard Catholic Church. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park. ARRANGEMENTS BY FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME
330-467-4500.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2022.

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Nancy Ann Frederico

October 28, 2022

Dear Vittoria and the Fragapane family

I stopped in the Bakery a few years ago and had asked if there was any relation to my Aunt Mary Sidoti. Her sister-in-law was Josephine Fragapane. I send my condolences to the family and will keep all of you in my prayers in the loss of Mr. Fragapane.

Sincerely,

Nancy Ann Frederico

Joe Oriti

October 20, 2022

Vittoria and all of the Fragapane family, I would like to express my condolences for your loss. For as long as I can remember Nick was a great family man. Nick always had a smile on his face from the parties at my Zia Calogera house to seeing Nick working in the bakery wearing all white. I was truly saddened after learning today that he had passed away. Nick will be missed by ALL that new him.

Luigi and Ginetta Gucciardi

October 19, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lester Firstenberger

October 19, 2022

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Vittoria and the family.

Nancy Borsellino

October 18, 2022

Dearest Vittoria , my deepest condolences to you and your family . I was very saddened to hear that Nick was gone . I along with my entire family will always cherish the wonderful memories of your husband , Dad and Nonno . He was my Dad´s best friend at Lakeside Village, the friend who became part of our family . I will forever be grateful for his kindness towards my parents , he truly was an amazing man, so kind , and so giving of himself . It was always a pleasure to be in his company . I know that he and my dear Papa are together again laughing among the stars . May his beautiful soul rest in eternal paradise forever
Nancy Borsellino and family .

Sam Dalessandro

October 18, 2022

Having spent my childhood years growing up just down the street from the Fragapane family, I grew up with Nick´s children as my closest friends. This granted me the privilege of always seeing Mr. Fragapane as I came and went from both his home and the bakery. Even though I haven´t seen him much in recent years, I´ll never forget how welcoming his smile always was and how he was so genuinely happy when we crossed paths. I´ll carry memories of him with me always. My deepest sympathies to the entire Fragapane family.

Andi Udris

October 18, 2022

With our deepest condolences from your family and friends at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland.

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Katherine & Mike Esber

October 17, 2022

Mike, Renee and family...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your family has been part of ours for many years.

carole e joe

October 17, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Vittoria and Family.

Diane Niezgoda

October 17, 2022

To the Fragapane Family I will truly miss Nick such a wonderful man I learned a lot from him in the eight years I had got to work for his bakery. Never a day he had without a smile on his face! I will always remember the stories and the support he had given me with my own father when he passed and my mother thank you Nick and your family for treating me like your own will miss you Diane Niezgoda

Rose Salupo

October 17, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Our condolences to Victoria and the Fragapane family. Rose Salupo and family

Luigi and Ginetta Gucciardi

October 17, 2022

Condolences to the Fragapane Family for their loss

Luigi and Ginetta Gucciardi

October 17, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Virginia Sainato

October 16, 2022

So sorry for the loss of Nick. Remember meeting him years ago at the Bakery with John. Sincere Condolences to Nick´s family

Costanzo and Iannaggi families

October 16, 2022

Deepest sympathies to the family.

Maria and Nicola Sardella

October 16, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Vittoria and Family on the passing of Nicola. Your friends from Lakeside Village, Maria and Nicola Sardella

LeeAnn Sainato

October 16, 2022

My heart goes out to you and your family. LeeAnn Sainato

Holly

October 16, 2022

I am sorry to hear about your loved one, Mr. Fragapane. The family's bakery was often intertwined with the memory of my loved ones. When taking care of my Mom, often I went to Fragapane's to bring some afternoon treats...especially the maple rounds....wow, I've told numerous people about them and the maple creamsticks. So besides the absolute and obvious deliciousness, Fragapane's will always be a part of my history. God Bless Nick Fragapane, his gifts that he shared...knowing He will be of great comfort to his loved ones.

Pat & Judy Mclafferty

October 16, 2022

We lived next door to Nick. He will be missed. Always loved talking with him and seeing him work in his garden. RIP our dear friend.

The Cecchi family

October 15, 2022

Vittoria and Fragapane family - We are deeply saddened that Nick has passed away. We will always cherish the many stories, laughs and memories we have of time spent with Nick & Vittoria. Heaven gained a great storyteller. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Oct

18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home

25620 Center Ridge Rd. , Westlake , OH

Oct

19

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

McGorray Hanna

25620 Center Ridge Rd., WESTLAKE, OH

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356 West Aurora Road, Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

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