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LEPERA, Jr., Frank J. 89, of Hamilton, OH, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at UC Medical Center, surrounded by his entire family. He was born on December 22, 1926 in Hamilton to Frank and Teresa Spadafora Lepera. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and Hamilton Catholic High School (class of 1944). He served in the US Army, at the age of 18, as a Sargeant in the Phillipines during WWII. On February 11,1950 at the Rectory of St. Mary's in Hamilton he married Vivienne Marie Trienen. They were married for 60 years. He was employed at General Motors for 40 years as a machinist in the Tool and Die Dept. Frank was the loving father of Joanne (Frank) Pfirman and Jim (Tina) Lepera; brother of the late Louise Schmidt, Mary Baker, Carmella, Rosa, Tom, Robert, and Carl Lepera; grandfather of Matt (Nicole) Pfirman, Andy (Ashley) Pfirman, Lindsey (Jake) Fanning, Travis (Kim) Lepera, Chris Lepera, and Jason Lepera; great-grandfather of Ella, Clark, Kate, and Reese Pfirman, Tyson and Troy Pfirman, Lucy and Parker Fanning. Frank loved photography, especially taking pictures at all of his grandkids events. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, the Cincinnati Bengals, but more than anything spending time with his family. He had a unique and special bond with his great grandson, Clark, who is 6 years old. Together they were inseparable. Frank was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation at the Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home-Hamilton, 3950 Pleasant Ave. (45015), on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 5-7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter in Chains, 451 Ridgelawn Ave (45015), Fr. Timothy Bunch officiating, on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10 am. Memorials may be directed to the Pfirman Family Activity Center, c/o Badin High School. www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com
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Clark Pfirman
May 7, 2019
Frank was my dear grandpa and I was very happy to know that he is in Heaven with my Grandma Viv and I hope he has the best life in heaven with God.
Signed,
Clark Pfirman
Pat Massarelli
April 23, 2016
I met Frank in 1969 at Fisher Body in the Machine Shop. He was training me to run a surface and a blanchard grinder. While I was training with him he would sometimes talk about his family, especially Vivienne and Joanne. I got the impression that he cared deeply about his family. His biggest thing in 1969 & the early 1970s was CB radios, that seemed to be a big topic for him with his brother, Carl. I lost track of Frank when I moved out of the area. In closing after all these years, Frank is hard person to forget, he was a positive influence in my life.
I am really sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Melissa Betz Castle
April 22, 2016
Joanne and Frank so very sorry to read of the passing of your father. I so remember them living on Arlington Ave. next to my Uncle Mark and Aunt Jeanette and also you living next to my parents John and Pat Betz. May our good Lord embrace you all in his arms as you grieve. Hold on to wonderful memories of time spent with your family.
Tony Evers
April 22, 2016
So sorry to hear this. Your Dad was a great guy to me and the many who knew him. I'll remember him fondly.
You were so lucky to have him. God Bless.
Tony & Monica Evers
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Peggy Rambicure
April 22, 2016
Joanne, Frank & all the Pfirman family:
I am SO SORRY to hear about your Dad, Joanne....he was such a sweet man and enjoyed life so much! He always was carrying around his camera to make sure he got the perfect picture of anyone on the other side of the lens! I know what you are going through and I look forward to seeing you soon so I can give you a big hug....Love you, Peg
Becky Bradshaw
April 22, 2016
Joanne, so very sorry to you and your family. I know how much you loved your dad and what great buddies you two were. I sure am hoping Scott is waiting for him as he walks through those gates. Love and prayers always! Becky
Dave & Lynne Stricker
April 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Frank was such a joy to talk with. God Bless your family.
sabrina blossom
April 22, 2016
JoAnne and Frank. I am truly sorry for your loss. JoAnne,even though I did not know your dad, I knew you and how your felt about him. I hope that by lighting this candle, that some of your pain can be lifted from your heart.
Sabrina
Love, Sabrina
Al Hinkel
April 21, 2016
Joanne, Jim & Families: We both were very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We will always remember the time we spent with them in Florida.It was a honor that they entrusted making their funeral arrangements with us, and so sorry we can't help your family at this time. AL & Darlene Hinkel
Tim & Darlene Baker
April 21, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Your families are in our thoughts and prayer. Sorry we can't make it to the lay out we will be out of town, but you will be in our thoughts.
Shron Nohrer-O'Neil
April 21, 2016
The world lost a great man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Haverland and Nohrer Families
Tom Lepera
April 21, 2016
I am very sorry an saddened to hear about Uncle Frank's passing,I pray he is with Aunt Viv,and at peace.Iam confident Dad, Mom and everyone was waiting for him when he crossed over.Iam glad that we had times in recent years to visit and share old times about Dad and Mom with him and Aunt Viv.My sympathy an prayers go out to Jim and JoAnne and the entire family.
God Bless
Tom and Patricia Lepera
Shauna Weis
April 21, 2016
Joanne and Jim prayers and comfort for your families. So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have wonderful memories of how much fun we had as neighbors and friends on Freeman and Arlington. The Weis Family send their condolences-Ralph, Joan, Randy, Karen and Shauna.
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