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Frank Andolina Obituary
Arkport, NY / Wellsville, NY - Frank T. "Slats" Andolina, 95, died early Monday morning (March 8) at St. James Hospital in Hornell, following a long illness. Born in Mt. Morris, NY on March 7, 1926, he was the son of Nunzio & Grace (Piraino) Andolina.
Slats grew up in Mt. Morris and was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School. Following high school graduation, he was drafted into the US Army and served his country in the European Theatre and following his honorable discharge, he graduated from Niagara University.
For over 65 years, Frank resided in Wellsville. He was employed for about 15 years as the Laboratory Supervisor and Certified Medical Lab Technologist at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. Later joining the staff at SUNY Alfred, Frank served as a Professor of hematology and medical lab technology. He loved his students and received numerous accolades and awards from them.
He was married on August 20, 1949 to the former Elsie Zanni who died in 2009. Frank was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jill Andolina; 3 brothers, Dr. CT Andolina, Joseph Andolina and John Andolina; 2 sisters, Frances Andolina and Rose Cipriano.
Surviving are his son, Dr. Richard (Molly) Andolina of Arkport; 2 daughters, Pamela (Tony) Favro of Henrietta and Patricia Andolina Persia of Spencerport; his brother, Anthony of Henrietta; 7 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions can be made to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, Jillian Andolina Memorial Dog Park, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843 or the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895.
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Brendon Browning
March 20, 2021
I grew up living next to the Frank and Elsie Andolina. I remember Frank driving a bright yellow Volkswagen Beetle. He would bring bones for our dog from time to time even when our dog mistook his finger as a treat. Of course I still have the memory of Frank yelling out from across the yard while I was swimming saying, "Bren you swim like a rock". Frank you will be missed. My condolences to the Andolina Family.
Betsey Stout
March 16, 2021
I worked in the lab at JMH with Frank for a few years as a new graduate of Alfred State College. He was very supportive and I learned a lot from him. He was a good man.
John and Sharon Tumminelli
March 15, 2021
Our condolences to the Andolina family. So sorry for your loss. Never knew Slats but heard so many nice things about him from his brother Anthony whom I worked with many, many years at Rush-Henrietta.
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