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Frank A. LaGioia
1949 - 2016
Frank A. LaGioia
1949 - 2016
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BORN
1949
DIED
2016
Frank LaGioia Obituary
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Sandra Rogers
October 12, 2016
Shirley it saddens me to hear about Frank. I had the pleasure of working with Frank for quite a few years and within that time he was always kind and helpful and I will remember him always. May God bless you and keep you.
Michael Wells
October 11, 2016
I first knew Frank from the old Mod 11 days at SSA. Then I worked with him in DPB. Frank was a nice person and hard worker. Very sorry he passed so soon into his retirement . My sympathies to you Shirley . You have both been in my thoughts and prayers. Michael Wells
October 11, 2016
Our condolences to the LaGioia family. My God be with you all at this time. May God give Frank His causeless mercy.
William and Debra Bell
GLPSC
Jim Purdy
October 8, 2016
My condolences to Shirley, and Frank's family. I'm sorry Frank couldn't enjoy a longer retirement and more golf. I'll miss his stories.
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October 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies
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Michael Evans
October 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Shirley and Frank's family. May the powerful bond between you and Frank and all the wonderful memories this bond created guide you through this difficult time.
October 7, 2016
With Great condolences to Shirley and the LaGioia family! Pat Austin (GLPSC-DPB)
Maria Cameli
October 7, 2016
Very sorry to hear about Frank's passing. We all enjoyed working with him in DPB. My condolences to Shirley and his family.
Edithe Daniel
October 7, 2016
My Sincere Condolences to Mrs. LaGioia and Family. I worked with Frank for a short time at SSA he was a very nice & kind person. Remembering you all in my prayers.
DON MCKEONE
October 6, 2016
so sorry to hear about your loss. i worked with both you and Frank at SSA many years ago.. in fact, i mentored Frank's BA training class when he was hired. great guy. we used to swap cigars...and jokes. the planet is a little less better off with his passing. Shirley, hang in there and be strong.
collleen carrington
October 6, 2016
my thoughts are with you. I hope you can draw on the good memories to help you get through these times. Colleen and Anson
October 6, 2016
Shirley,sorry about your lost,You and Frank made a very good team
October 6, 2016
Shirley,sorry about your lost,You and Frank made a very good team
Chuck Loggins
October 6, 2016
Shirley,sorry about your lost,You and Frank made a very good team
CAM ORR
October 6, 2016
SENDING MY PRAYERS TO SHIRLEY AND FAMILY. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU AND FRANK BEFORE YOU RETIRED FROM SSA
Rich W
October 6, 2016
RIP Frank. Sending our thoughts and condolences to Shirley and the family.
Judy Ksiazek
October 1, 2016
Rest in Peace my cousin Frankie. You will always be remembered in a kind, wonderful way. My condolences to your family.
Helen Sheeren
September 28, 2016
I first met this wonderful man back in 1984 before he and my sister formally began dating. We all worked together and my sister casually mentioned that this guy she was mentoring might be planning to ask her out, and she was a little nervous about it. Not because she didn't want to go out with him-but she is a person who gives all decisions much thought before before settling on a course of action. Long story short, the first time Frank asked her out, she said "yes". The one time I have seen her make a quick decision. I didn't know Frank well at the time, but as we got to know each other over the years, I can say he was one of the kindest, gentlest men I have ever known. His love and devotion to my sister was truly impressive. He loved lots of things, including golf, but his love of animals revealed the level of kindness in that big heart. He was generous with everyone, but especially to my mother. Frank LaGioa left his mark on this world in many ways, but most notably in the way he treated his fellow man. I will miss Frank's laugh, his smile, his joking ways. But most of all, I will miss that giant heart. Rest in peace Frank. We all love you and although we can never make her as happy as you did, will make sure your beloved Shirley is looked after.
Frances Boushley
September 27, 2016
I was very sorry to hear about Frankie He finally made it out here but just could not stay to enjoy it. Shirley my prayer are with you because I know exactly what you have been through.
Anthony Asta
September 26, 2016
As I jogged along the Embarcadero tonight (first time after a long hiatus) - my thoughts turned to the passing of my Uncle Frank this past week. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, brother Michael, his sister (my mother) and his mother Genevieve (my grandmother).
The beautiful San Francisco weather tonight reminded me of the lazy Illinois evenings I spent at my aunt and uncle's home as a child. I could always count on my uncle to carefully re-tell stories in his thick Chicago accent about how he became an editor at the Phoenix Gazette shortly after he graduated from Arizona State University... Or how he spent time at the Villa Venice in Northbrook, IL with Frank Sinatra, Sam Giancana and the Rat Pack during the early 60s.
I will always remember him playing classic rock singles from his immaculately kept collection of 45 rpm vinyl records - which mysteriously changed to country music classics after he met his wife. I will also never forget the random Saturday afternoon that he surprised my brothers and I by treating us to a fun-packed day at the amusement park with a new strange young lady that became his wife a year later.
Rest in peace Frank LaGioia - you will be remembered and missed.
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Hershel and Becky Street
September 26, 2016
Shirley, Sending prayers and love for you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. May God be with you through this hard time. Love all of you.
Peggy Burgess
September 25, 2016
Shirley, My thoughts and prayers to you and Frank's family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Peggy Burgess
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