Francis "Frank" Scaia
1932 - 2013
Francis "Frank" Scaia
1932 - 2013
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BORN
1932
DIED
2013
Francis Scaia Obituary
Frank was born on November 23, 1932 in Syracuse, NY to Frederick and Florence Scaia. He attended schools in Syracuse. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and was a Weapons Maintenance Technician and retired in 1974 with a short period of time as a bus driver for the city of Syracuse between 1953 and 1956. He served in numerous countries during his Air Force career. He served in England, Morocco, Libya, and Thailand. After retirement he worked in quality control for Cessna Aircraft for seven years. He completed his working career as a letter Carrier for the Post Office until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of the American Legion and Freemason.
Preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Florence Scaia, brothers Frederick, Thomas, Lawrence, sister Rose Mary Mills. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Doreen, son Anthony (Lois) Scaia of Nickerson, NE, daughters Barbara (Jesse Milburn) Brown of Encinal, TX, Frances (Perry Crenshaw) West of Anthony, KS, brothers Albert Scaia of North Chesterfield, VA, Donald Scaia of Wichita, KS, Robert (Somsy) Scaia of Midwest City, OK sisters Pauline Caponiti, Gloria Zalewski both of Phoenix, AZ, Eileen (Peter) Cavanaugh of Oak Hurst, CA, eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Visitation 12:00pm-1:30pm with Funeral Service, 1:30pm, Mon. April 8, 2013 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Kansas Humane Society, American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer's Association.
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Bryan, Andrea & Daryl Crane
April 9, 2013
Lots of fond memories of Frank with trips across the US in the RV :-) will be missed greatly.
Love and best wishes to all the family x
Henry Spells
April 8, 2013
To the Scaia Family:Paula and I want to send our warmest and deepest heartfelt condolences to you and yours in this your hour of loosing a Loved one. Frank and I spent many hours on the Flightline together in the defense of FREEDOM in England. May he REST IN PEACE and may you feel GOD's Loving arms embracing you at this time.
Katherine Zalewski
April 8, 2013
Uncle Fran you will be greatly missed. You were a great man and you always made everyone around you smile no matter what. I remember just yesterday throwing a coaster across the table waiting to drink some hot tea with you sister (Gloria) and your wife. You were a light in everyones world. Love You R.I.P
Susan Moore (Davis)
April 7, 2013
Praying that you all find comfort in your grief, through the love you shared for and from him. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, and grandfather.
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Paul Taylor
April 7, 2013
Frank you will be missed by many! Thank you for your service to this country and the fun memories you left us with. May you find peace and the rest you so deserve. Many prayers to the family left behind in this hard time. Love, The Taylors, Paul & Cathy
Susan Deeter
April 6, 2013
Rest in Peace. I know you are enjoying heaven and all of its Glory. Rest well with the Angels in Heaven. You were a wonderful man to know. Susan Deeter
Harry Simpson
April 6, 2013
Rest Francis, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
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