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Frank Duva Obituary

Duva, Frank
May 23, 1919 - Jun. 14, 2013
Frank Duva, 94, died Friday June 14, 2013 at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, FL.
On June 22, 1940 he and the former Gilda Bruno married in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and together they celebrated sixty-two years of love. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Charlotte O'Block of Painesville; and family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gilda (Bruno) Duva who died on January 1, 2003; and his parents, Carmen and Theresa Duva. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Church, Mount Carmel Worship Site; Rev. Raymond Thomas presiding. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio. If desired, contributions in Frank's name may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675.
Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Herald Tribune from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2013.

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Marsha Bartolotto

June 21, 2019

I would rather have celebrated your 100th. You are missed and loved. Rest in eternal peace my dear friend and adopted Dad. Marsha

July 20, 2013

July 20, 2013 Met Frank at St. Martha's and he was such a joy to see & talk to. Will miss seeing him. A very very nice man. Rest in peace Frank. Vince & Ursula Marano

Butchie & Kathy Prato

July 14, 2013

We have fond memories of Frank.(St. Martha) It was a
privilege knowing him. Thumbs up in
heaven!! God Bless.

John and Nancy May

July 11, 2013

Charlotte-
Your dad was a true gem and one of the best from that greatest generation. He truly touched our hearts and we are so gratefully to have known him even for such a short while. We will miss him and our hearts are with you.

June 26, 2013

CHARLOTTE,I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND MINE.MR. DUVA WAS SUCH A LOVELY GENTLEMAN AND I WILL MISS SEEING HIM. I HOPEYOU WILL COME SEE ME AT THE BANK WHEN YOU CAN,AGAIN, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PAT WILLIAMS

Marsha Bartolotto

June 24, 2013

My dear friend, my "adopted dad", I am so blessed to have known you, and to have been a part of your life, to have cared with and for and you. I have so very many good memories to cherish. You have enriched my life. Thank you. God Bless, and may you rest in peace. Love you.

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