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FRANK "FRANCESCO" RANALLI
1939 - 2014
FRANK "FRANCESCO" RANALLI
1939 - 2014
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BORN
1939
DIED
2014
FRANK RANALLI Obituary
Unexpectedly, on Monday, May 26, 2014, of Gibsonia, formerly of Shaler Twp. and Etna. Son of the late Cesidio and Giuseppina Ranalli of Collelongo, Italy. Frank was the owner of Ranalli's Barber Shop in Etna for 51 years. He was born in Collelongo, Italy on August 20, 1939. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judith (Nagel) Ranalli; loving father of Laurie (Mark) Allnock, Denise (Sean) Russell, and Christine (Todd) Miller; six loving grandchildren, Jessica and Christopher Ramsden, Justin and Jenna Allnock, and Gabriella and Juliana Miller; and two loving great-grandchildren, Jacob and Elliana Buczkowski; he is also survived by his brother, Ennio (Elda) Ranalli of Collelongo, Italy; and many other family members in Italy; two sisters-in-law, Mary Grace (late Robert) McCartan and Maureen (David) Snyder; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends will be received Friday 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richards Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Entombment in Holy Savior Cemetery following the Mass. Donations may be sent to the American Heart Association.
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July 18, 2014
Belated condolences. Stopped for my simmianual haircut to find the main man unavailable. Will continue to tipmy hat to the man Tinkerbike Mahoney
Den and Sue Skrbin
June 1, 2014
Please accept our sympathy, we were very saddened by this news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Louis Fix
June 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the entire Ranalli family.Frank was a fantastic man. I grew up in 'West" Etna but had my hair cut at Frank and Ken's barber shop in "Lower" Etna. Those were great times. I graduated from Etna High in 1965 and ,to me,the barber shop was agreat place to hang out. Frank and Ken always had nothing but good things to say about everyone. I never heard either one say a bad word about anyone. I'm a former resident of Etna and each time I came home I would stop by the shop and say hello to the guys and was saddened by Ken's passing. But,it was always good to see Frank and his smiling face and kind words. I could go on and on. There is so much more to relate about Frank I'd probably run out of space. God has another fine person at his side and I'm sure Ken is happy also. Again,my deepest sympathy to the entire Ranalli family.
June 1, 2014
My dearest Daddy!!! Your passing has put a huge hole in my heart! You were so much more than my dad, you were my friend, my partner in business, but most of all my hero!!! I was so blessed to be the daughter who got to see the lighter side of you at work, and oh boy did we smile and laugh!!! Not to many people can say they enjoyed going to work, but I certainly did! To work side by side of you was an honor for me! You taught me life's lessons, and sometimes as a teenager I had to learn the hard way, but I knew you loved me and only wanted the best for me and Laurie and Chris! As we had our children you did the same for them as you did for us! Our family meant everything to you, and you worked your fingers, legs feet etc.. to the bone, all the way up to the end! You put others needs in front of your own, your entire life! From the time you came to this country you worked for everything you had and never complained once! No matter how old we were you always had our best interest at heart! You were the most selfless man I ever knew, and a man that was so respected by everyone he came in contact with! I know you always knew how much you were loved by your family and your extended family, your customers!!!! Daddy, it was one of the hardest things to have gone through, watching you suffer and slip away in front of my eyes!!! If I could have, I would have given my life for yours!! Your life and legacy and all the good you taught us will live on through us, your grandchildren, and great grandchildren! It is now your time to rest easy daddy,your hard work is now done, and I will forever miss seeing your loving face, but I know in my heart, you are now safe and sound with God and you will forever be with me and still watching over us, as my guardian angel and I will always keep you alive in my heart, because I am part of you, and with my faith, I know I will see you again, when it's my time to go home and I know you will be there waiting with open arms!! I love you Daddy, you will always be my hero!!!!
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Janet & Tim Schivley
May 31, 2014
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fr. Thomas Miller
May 31, 2014
What a wonderful man!
What a wonderful family!!
Frank was a man who loved his family and the Etna community. His smile bright sun shine wherever he was. May this good man rest in peace!!
May 31, 2014
Dear Judith and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn about Frank's unexpected death. He was my barber for seventeen years. May God's perpetual light always shine on you, as you look upon His face for eternity. I will offer this Sunday's Mass for him at Etna Commons at 11:00 A.M.
Fr. Garry Patriquin
May 31, 2014
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Ranalli Family. It has been an honor and a great pleasure to have known Mr. Ranalli for three generations. We will miss his beautiful smile and a wave, as you walked past the barber shop, truly an iconic figure in the town of Etna. You will not be forgotten.
Deborah & Justin Hinkle (Lisjack)
Big Joe Weikel Nancy Vinski
May 30, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Denise "Dougherty" Kunz
May 30, 2014
The Etna business district lost a legend. You will be sorely missed Frank. I know my boys, BJ and Brad will be lost without you. I will miss your wave whenever I would walk past your shop.
Our sympathy to the entire Ranalli family. May you rest in peace, and we know heaven gained a very special Angel.
Jason Arch
May 30, 2014
R.I.P. Mr Ranalli. For the longest time I actually thought it was "pigeon milk" in his spray bottle.
Bob Nawrocki
May 30, 2014
I would like to extend my condolences to Frank's family.
Frank was a good barber, but a better man. He will be missed.
Rich
May 30, 2014
My deepest condolences to your family, My son and I will miss Frank and our talks at the Barber Shop. R.I.P
Cindy Weisser
May 30, 2014
Denise and family. Sending my condolences to you at this difficult time. His suffering is gone now and heaven has a new angel.
Mary Grable
May 29, 2014
Heaven now has the best barber in the world. RIP Frank, you will never be forgotten. Sending comfort to the family.
Danny Meinert
May 29, 2014
I will miss you Frank not only a good barber
but also a good friend. My sympathy to his wife and family.
May 29, 2014
frank, i will miss you,a great barber is hard to find,bill marree,three rivers praise and worship,grant ave
Archie Isherwood
May 29, 2014
Judy & Family,
I can only imagine what you must be feeling as a wife and daughter's, but I would like to share my perspective as one of his "customer's".
Frank has been cutting my hair for 50 years. I'm now 55/56 (I quit counting), but I started off in the booster chair and the passage into manhood was the removal of that booster chair. As a "younger man", Frank was able to relate to me as though I was is son, for better or worse, but he was always straight-forward and provided me with "tough-love" guidance.
As a 13 year-old during the early 70's, I was the morning paper boy to Frank & Ken's Barber Shop. During this period, as the song goes, my hair was long and my temper was short. I would not go into the Barber Shop for some weeks to collect money for the paper because I know I would be subjected to the "long-haired", good-natured jagging that only Frank and Ken could provide. To Frank's credit, he went to styling school to "style" hair. I think I was Frank's first, and maybe last, "style-cut" customer.
Fast-forward to me going into the Marines (after high-school), Penn State and having four children (two boy's). When my boy's (Archie & Aaron) were 4 & 5, I started to take them down to have Frank cut their hair, because I wanted them to experience the familiarity of the "barber shop" experience provided by someone who I considered as a "second father". We visited Frank for the past 20 years. While the obvious is to say he cut our hair for the past 20 years, the reality is we went to BS and by the way, he cut our hair. Whether he knew it or not, Frank was a MEMBER of every family who was his customer.
Without knowing that Frank passed away on Monday, my son who recently completed graduate school at Carnegie Mellon University, stopped by the shop on Tuesday, only to find it closed due to his passing.
So the tradition and passage has come to a sudden end. Frank was the barber for my father, myself and my two boy's and the only solace I feel from his passing, is that his principles and standards live on through myself and through my sons...
Luv 'ya man!
May 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ranalli family at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Dudley and Judy Phillips
Judy and Bob Wittman
May 29, 2014
Judy, Our deepest sympathy--thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 29, 2014
Judy, we are very sorry for your loss he was a great man.He went to school with my brother
David Utiss from Etna.
May 29, 2014
So sorry for you loss,
Mary Anne (Malley), Greg, and Edward Hirsh
Etna PA
Gabe and Linda Pagliaro
May 29, 2014
Frank was one of the best and nicest people God ever put on this earth.
Jessica Ramsden
May 29, 2014
If I could have you back for one more day, there are so many things that I would say. And so many things I'd like to do, but most of all just spend time with you. We'd go visit places you took me when I was young like Soergel's orchards, and we'd have so much fun. I would hug you every chance that I get and tell you Pappy, please don't go yet. And at the end of the day with tears in my eyes, I'd tell you I love you and we'd say our goodbyes. Oh if only I could see you just one more time. So I can hear you tell me, "everything will be fine."
I love you Pappy! I wrote this for you!
Bob Roche
May 29, 2014
Denise and Family,
I always looked forward to going to see Frank at the barber shop. The conversations shared there are great memories. There was always laughter. His life's story is one that will not soon be forgotten. He leaves behind a great legacy of love for family. Always talking about family, always genuine. He will be missed!
frank and debbie buczkowski
May 29, 2014
so sorry for your loss. he will be missed.
May 29, 2014
Judy and Family. My condolences on your loss. Frank will be missed by all who knew him. Carole Luczak @ First Commonwealth
May 29, 2014
We were so sad to hear about Frank's passing. He was a special person. He gave all my sons their first hair cuts, the youngest one at nine months. I can still see Matt's little face looking in the mirror as Frank cut his hair, and talked to him so he wouldn't be frightened. He will be truly missed. Tony and Gloria Combi
Steve Szallay
May 29, 2014
My sympathy to the Ranalli family. Frank and i were in a golf league several years ago and always thought he was a nice and friendly guy who was fun to be around.
Ken Landman
May 29, 2014
I will miss frank. When I heard the news I cried. Rest in peace.
May 29, 2014
I was with Frank two weeks ago to get a haircut. We prayed about his upcoming surgery and I really am saddened over his death. My sympathies to you Mrs. Ranalli, Denise, Laurie, Christine and the whole family. Frank was there for me when I was down and out. After a couple serious breakdowns my wife would bring me down to the barber shop and Frank would cut my hair and even trim my beard for free for we had no money. I know of him helping many more. He was an angel in the barber shop and now he is an angel up in heaven. I am in mourning cause a truly good friend has died but someday I know I will see him again and he will give me a haircut in heaven. I love Frank.......Mike Shearer
Mary Ann (Cook) Lynch
May 29, 2014
Judy, My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you
May 29, 2014
Denise,
We were sad to hear of the sudden passing of your father. He was a wonderful gentleman who made everyone feel welcomed. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Stay strong and know that he is now an angel looking over you and your family.
The Dzikowski Family, Ernie, Anna (Unglo) and Zachary
Rich pachulski
May 29, 2014
It was always a pleasure to stop in and get caught up on the latest news about our friends from the past. He will be missed by all.
Matt Dudkowski
May 29, 2014
Frank was a great guy and truly one of a kind. I don't think there was a time that I sat in his chair and he didn't make me laugh. He is gone but the 'Frank stories' will live on forever. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to Judy, the girls and their families. May the good memories of his life help to comfort you during this time.
Joe Julian
May 29, 2014
Frank was such a nice person. I always enjoyed talking to him at the Barber Shop. He will be missed. He is in a better place and his spirit will always be felt.
May 29, 2014
We will miss you Frank. You were a good friend for many years and almost
related. Judy we are here for you and your family and pray for you at this time. Love Betty & Dave
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