Parma, Ohio
Family-Placed Funeral Notice
FRANK DeCESARE Age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and resided in Palm Beach County for 35 years. Frank was best known for his renowned restaurant DeCesares The Place for Ribs which was a North Palm Beach Landmark for 29 years. He touched many hearts and will be deeply missed by all. Frank was truly one of a kind. He is Survived by his wife Dawn; daughter, Denise (Joe); son, Dennis; brother, Sy (Grace); sisters, Jan and Pauline (Bob); grandchildren, Danielle and Dominic. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 17 at 12:00 Noon at St. Clares Church in North Palm Beach. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Frank DeCesare's name 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
Savoia and DeCesare's are legends and never to be forgotten the outstanding generosity and care each patron received- Frank had great Class and passed it on to Dennis- Helen and Dennis your are in my thoughts
Woody McKenzie
December 11, 2006 | Royal Palm Beach, FL
Dennis, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Cecy Thoresen
November 27, 2006 | Jupiter, FL
I was one of the "kids" that Bart writes about above. Frank and Helen were my first employers when I was a young person at 15 years of age. Frank had such a warm, kind spirit and he was always open and supportive to all of us young employees who worked for him. I guess that is why many of us stayed with him for a lot of years. His restaurant at that time, Savoia, was a second home for us, which he and Helen made it that comfortable place for us to work...and play.
My thoughts and...
Denise Hartsook (Pecchia)
November 25, 2006 | San Antonio
Our Sympathy goes out to the entire Decesare family. Special sympathy and prayers go to Frank's dear brother Sy and Grace. We enjoyed many great diners at DeCesare's. Frank always took great care of his brother SY. We enjoyed the special attention as a guest of SY and Grace. Our prayer and thoughts are with you.
Joe McDponald
November 23, 2006 | University Hts, OH
Dear Brother:
You are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
Sy and Grace DeCesare
November 20, 2006 | Stuart, FL
Im sorry about Frankie, he was a delight to know at Leisy's, Frankie and Art were true gentlemen, it was nice to interact with them.
My thoughts will always cherish the memories. ............................God rest his soul in heaven.
Marie Tinn
November 19, 2006 | Hilton Head Island, SC
My dear Dawn and the DeCesare family,
With sadness and love I send you my sincere sympathy.
Oh, what great memories we all have of dear Frank and what a wonderful life and job he gave to many. Some of my closest friends are the family we all cherish from our years working together.
Your generousity touched many and you'll be missed.
We all have another angel to watch over us.
Maureen (Mo) Breskin
November 18, 2006 | Port St. Lucie, FL
My deepest condolences to the DeCesare family.
Frank was a kind and generous man and he will be greatly missed.
I have wonderful memories of dinners with my children, grandchildren and friends at DeCesares, the greatest restaurant ever!
Joyce Tromblay
November 17, 2006 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Dear DeCesares Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your families. I will never forget the memories of the "DeCesares" days. My heart and prayers are with you.
Your Friend,
Gary Hardcastle
Gary Hardcastle
November 16, 2006 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
