Francis L. "Frank" DeSomma
Francis L. "Frank" DeSomma
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FRANCIS L. "FRANK"
Age 84, of Pittsburgh, on Monday, December 11, 2006; beloved husband of the late Mary (DiBernardo) DeSomma; beloved father of Claudia DeSomma, Rosemary (Jeffrey) Sterner, Louis (Cathy) DeSomma, Paul (Marsha) DeSomma; loving grandfather of Ingrid Johnson, Ross Nemec and Louis DeSomma, Jr. Frank was a member of Masonic Lodge #45 F&AM, Valley of Pittsburgh & Syria Shrine, graduated from Schenley High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Frank was retired from the 911th Airborne after 39 years of service. He was an avid reader of history and politics, he also loved the opera. Family and friends welcome Wed. 6-9pm & Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC., 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. A Masonic Service will be conducted by Lodge #45 F&AM on Thursday at 7:30pm in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 10am in S.S. Simon and Jude Church. Entombment with military rites at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.
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5 Entries
Sylvia Clark
December 15, 2006
Dear
Cousins: Your dad was the best HUGGER! He always offered a big smile, a
loud welcome and a generous HUG. That never changed. I'm sorry I'm not
there and had very much looked forward to seeing Frank and others on
December 24. I'm sorry December 24 didn't come early this year.
My deepest sympathies.
Charles Kevicki
December 14, 2006
Claudia: I would like to offer my condolences to you and to your family. My prayers are with you all.
PAUL KRINER SR
December 14, 2006
TO FRANK'S FAMILY
I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE 60'S,70'S
AND EARLY 8O'S AT MACKINTOSH HEMPHILL HE WORKED IN THE LAB AND I WORKED IN ACCOUNTING I ALSO KNEW HIM FROM LODGE I WAS A MEMBER OF CRAFTON LODGE AT THAT TIME AND HAVE TRANSFERED TO DORMONT LODGE.
YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY AS I'M SURE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
December 13, 2006
Jeffrey and Rosemary:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce, Byron & Gary
(The HLS Executive Response Team)
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Nancy DaRosso Ritthamel
December 12, 2006
I am so sad to hear of the loss of "Mr. DeSomma". Our families shared so many holidays and special events together, particularly Christmas Eve. How I hated that squid in my pasta!!! yet I always looked forward to going there on Christmas Eve. It was tradition! He was kind and fun to be with. It took alot to ruffle his feathers. I have many fond memories of Frank. I'll never forget the time he and Mary came to visit and he gave my cat a paper bag, and the cat went crazy, it was so much fun! Frank laughed and enjoyed the moment! He was a close friend of our family and he will be sorely missed. Even though I live in California, my parents still spent holidays with him and his children. To Claudia (she and I are responsible for our families long friendship!), Rosemary, Louis, and Paul, my condolscences to you and your families. He was a good man and a good Father. You are in my thoughts and I'm sorry I can't be there to celebrate his life!! Love to all of you.
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