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A service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside New Resurrection Chapel. A memorial gathering with the family will be from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at O'Malley on the Green.
Mr. Rome was born Oct. 20, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Frank and Rose Rome.
In 1961, he graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He served in the U.S. Army as a 1st lieutenant from 1961 to 1964. He was awarded the
Army Occupation Medal (Berlin); and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
Mr. Rome moved to Anchorage in 1977. He worked as an electrical engineer with Arco from 1977 until his retirement in 1994.
He attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Mr. Rome was an avid bow-hunter, fisherman, skier, scuba diver and world adventurer. He also was an NRA Life Member and philanthropist.
Family recalled: "Frank was the most passionate and intense outdoorsman who loved to share his outdoor adventures with family and friends. He made an impression everywhere he went, and was a wonderful father and husband."
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank N. Rome.
He is survived by his mother, Rose; wife of 44 years, Annemarie; sons, Neil, Nick and daughter-in-law Teri; grandchildren, Nina, Nico and Race; sister, Lorraine and her husband, Mike, and their children, Rose Ann and Karen; and great-grandniece, Serafina.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway St., 13th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006.
Arrangements are with Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home.
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Paul Fairchild
June 28, 2024
I remember Frank enjoying life to the full after leaving the oil business. I remember he was very particular about his coffee. He did not care for the full snort operator drink.
I remember he was always fit, awake and ready to share.
I remember Frank as a qualified Electrical Engineer that spent some time in the Service as an EE.
He let me read some of his service tech books.
Paul Fairchild
July 9, 2008
I first met Frank on the slope at FS2 in 1981. I always thought that Frank was one of the most entertaining folks I knew. His hunting stories were all quite different and humorous. Frank was the supervisor at FS3 when I did a tour of duty as his Plant Engineer. We all miss Frank very much. Paul Fairchild
Steve Kruse
July 9, 2008
Frank was my first alternate on the North Slope back in the early 1980's. He taught me the fine art of "creative scheduling". Frank was always so enthusiastic about his adventures, which was contagious.
My life was richer for having known him, and he will be missed!
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Jack Walker
July 8, 2008
Frank was so inspirational to me. He taught me to ski 25 years ago - a lifestyle I still enjoy. And Frank helped me learn how to really enjoy life. He was a one-of-a-kind, exceptional guy.
Frank Horst
July 3, 2008
I became acquainted with Frank when I was a Security Officer at the Prudhoe Operation Center. Frank was a very personable individual well liked by everyone. The whole World, especially Alaska will miss Frank very much. I consider it an honor to have been acquainted with Frank.
John and Marilyn Ascani
July 3, 2008
My dear Cousin Annemarie, Sonny was always my hero, I loved to listen to his hunting stories and hung on every word. I always loved when you came back to Pennsylvania to visit, it was such a treat to hear about your world travels. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy and love to Nicky and Neal and your grandchildren.
Marilyn Ascani
July 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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