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WILLIAM FRALIC
1962 - 2018
WILLIAM FRALIC
1962 - 2018
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BORN
1962
DIED
2018
WILLIAM FRALIC Obituary
Age 56 of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Penn Hills, passed on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Beloved husband of Susan Fralic (Hunter); dear son of Dorothy (Mehelich) and the late William P. Fralic; brother of Michael Fralic and Joseph (Theresa) Fralic; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 3-8 p.m., at ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Funeral Service will be private. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REQUESTED TO BE MADE IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM P. FRALIC TO MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, PO BOX 4486, HOUSTON, TX 77210-4486. Online condolences may be made to:
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Andy Urbanic
December 9, 2024
He continues to be missed by many both on and off the football field. He was a unique person of character and ability who shared his accomplishments with those around him. Bill was special and will not be forgotten .
Andy Urbanic
December 9, 2022
Gone but never forgotten. Your accomplishments on and off the field are legendary but the inspiration you provided to all those you knew you will never be forgotten. You are now in a better place and on a better team- you are missed by all!
Andy Urbanic
December 9, 2020
You continue to dominate all conversation about Western Pa. football but your generosity and charitable giving will forever be remembered. The impact on those around you will never be forgotten!
Andy Urbanic
December 9, 2019
Your accomplishments on and off the field will never be forgotten. You will always be a role model for the many young athletes aspiring to excell. You touched all the lives of those around you-rest in peace my friend knowing the impact you had on those around you.
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Stephen Malley
May 9, 2019
We were on different teams in little league.He was on the padres and i was on the Asros
January 30, 2019
Susan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In the Arms of God. We don't like to say good-bye to those whom we love. Whether it be at school or a cemetery, separation is tough. It is right for us to weep, but there is no need for us to despair. They had pain here. They have no pain there. They struggled here. They have no struggles there. You and I might wonder why God took them home, but they don't. They understand. They are, at this very moment, at peace in the presence of God. When it is cold on earth, we can take comfort in knowing that our loved ones are in the warm arms of God. And when Christ comes, we will hold them, too.
God bless you Susan.
Your friend from school. Sharon Corso
Denise Vacco
December 27, 2018
The Fralic Family,
My heart goes out to Bills mom, brothers and wife Susan, for the loss of your dear Bill. I first met Bill back in junior high. We had classes together and became good friends. Then I developed a huge crush on him and drove him crazy. LOL. We never had any more classes together in high school and unfortunately, our paths never really crossed again. Bill was such a good, kind person and would always make me laugh. He will always be remembered for being a such huge, great football superstar, great friend and humanitarian. For me, Bill will always be my first teenage crush. God bless and Rest In Peace Bill.
PHHS 1981
Denise Vacco
Jim Berger
December 23, 2018
I was very sad to hear about this. My time spent around Bill were some of my most memorable. It was always fun to be in his company. He touched and did a lot of great things for people. Rest In Peace Bill ... you had an amazing run!
Jim Berger
Steve Emerick
December 22, 2018
God speed my dear friend, I will miss our fun visits and down to earth phone calls, Im not sure I have ever known a more decent human being.
Charlene Waszak
December 22, 2018
May you Rest In Peace...
Charlene Waszak
December 22, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sinvere condolences to all of the Fralic Family and dear friends. I will always cherish the great memories with this special guy. He will be greatly missed by soo very many. God Bless You Billy. Rest In Peace.
Milly Biller
December 22, 2018
I wish you all peace through this tough time. Be proud and honored of Bills personal and professional legacy.
Will Harkins and Milly Biller
Sherri Reed
December 21, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Buckner
December 21, 2018
My condolences to the Fralic family. Bill was such a great guy and he really cared about the Penn Hills youth that played the game after him. He was someone that we could look up to. He really showed us what PH PRIDE is all about. You will be missed, gone but never forgotten!
Marshall Barbour
December 21, 2018
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Fralic family. I have so many great memories of Bill that I will cherish forever. He will be fondly missed by all who loved him. Marshall Barbour
GREG POKLEMBA
December 21, 2018
TO DOTTIE AND FAMILY,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON AND BROTHER.HE WAS A SPECIAL GUY.I WORKED WITH BOTH OF YOU AT OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB. GREG POKLEMBA
December 21, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
RICK SOMMERER
December 21, 2018
GOD BLESS YOU BILL. YOU HAVE GIVEN US SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES. R.I.P.
December 21, 2018
god bless, another great Pittsburgh football player.
Patrick Bodamer
December 21, 2018
Always on my dream team with Dorsett, Payton, Montana, Mike Webster, etc. Sad to hear of his passing. Hail, Pitt!
Kimberly Grier
December 20, 2018
I would to give my condolences to the faily members of William Fralic. From Kimberly Grier
December 20, 2018
To Susan and the Fralic family. I'sorry for your loss. I wanted to let you know I have fond memories of Bill. He had a large finance on my life. Bill taught me many things while I work at Fralic Insurance that I use in my agency now. He always treated me with kindness and with respect. He was a good man. He will be missed.
Rich Munson
December 20, 2018
I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort and peace in God's loving arms during this difficult time of grief. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
December 20, 2018
To Susan and the Fralic family, we send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill was a great guy who was so kind and generous to so many people. He will be missed by all. H2P
Norma Fazio, Kris & Vince
Lynda Reid (Thomas)
December 20, 2018
Mrs. Fralic, I wish to send my condolences on the passing of Bill. I am a former classmate of Bill's who graduated with him from Penn Hills Senior High School, Pittsburgh PA in 1981. I have not seen Bill in person since high school however, I was able to follow his life and the enormous contributions that he not only made in college and the NFL but continued to make in the community following his retirement from the NFL. Your husband will always be remembered by me as a "gentle giant" who was one of the kindest people whom I have ever come across during my lifetime. When I think of him, I'll always remember going home from junior high in 7th grade to tell my parents that I had a man in my class, he was just that tall. Again, please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Carl Long
December 19, 2018
How you treat others who can do nothing for you is a definitive measure of any human being. In that regard as well as many others Bill lives on as a super bowl champ. I'm grateful to have been his friend and will never, NEVER forget him.
My sincere condolences to Susan and the Fralic family.
Fondly,
Carl Long
Rachele Marasia
December 19, 2018
Susan, so sorry for your loss.. your in my prayers, and thoughts.
john ballas
December 19, 2018
my prayers to the fralic family for there loss, did not know bill but knew his brother mike and Heidi , may the lord bless you all john ballas
Brent and Lee Anne Beckett
December 19, 2018
Dearest Joe,
Brent and I are praying for you and your family. God be with you all during this difficult time. May God grant you His peace and cover you all with His love. And may you live in the hope we will see our loved ones again in heaven.
Love,
Brent and Lee Anne
Dennis O'Neal
December 19, 2018
Just a good man, even though I only met him a few times, he always treated me like a welcomed friend.
Debra Caldwell
December 19, 2018
Joe & Teresa, our hearts are heavy for you at this time. May God heal your pain. Praying for your family.
Cecelia Marano
December 19, 2018
I graduated high school with Bill in 1981. I knew who he was of course (who didn't) but did not know him on a personal basis. My last memory of Bill was running into him a year after our graduation from Penn Hills High School on the Pitt Campus in Oakland with my then boyfriend. We saw him walking toward us and stopped him to say hello. He was such a gentleman - he smiled (and what a great smile he had) and shook our hands and chatted with us in such a cordial manner and could not have been kinder. My deepest sympathy to the Fralic family and all who knew and loved Bill.
Patty Tysarczyk Popek
December 19, 2018
Deepest sympathies to the Fralic family. I remember when Bill joined the Morningside Bulldogs team. Even at such a young age he was a big but quiet and respectful presence. How proud you must be that he continued his respectful ways and accomplished so much! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorie McGhee
December 19, 2018
You will truly be missed Bill, but memories are forever. RWG my friend
Karen Kaczmarek-Jones
December 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Fralic family. Bill was a wonderful person that gave back to his hometown. His generosity to Penn Hills will not be forgotten. He was the true sense of pride for Penn Hills ...sweet memories of Bill will forever enrich our lives. May he rest in peace.
Jonda Byler
December 19, 2018
Joe I'm so sorry for your loss. You've had so many heartaches lately and my heart hurts for you. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that your brother is no longer suffering. Love you.
Jill Underdonk Stevenson
December 19, 2018
Deepest condolences to the entire Fralic Family. With love and sympathy, The Underdonk Family
Anita Kayser
December 19, 2018
Joe - I've not met you or your Fralic family, but I grew up with your wife Teresa. I saw where you brother, Bill, had passed away and I found articles about him, and was choked up and amazed at what a beautiful legacy he leaves to you, your family, and the world. What an honorable, decent, kind, and generous human being he was. You all must be so proud of all he accomplished and will be remembered for, even though he has left so soon. His accomplishments and legacy will live on for others to follow his example, and continue to make the world a better place. I hope the thoughts and prayers of others bring you a little peace at this time. -- Anita Kayser
December 19, 2018
Death is never easy to cope with especially when young, but God's word can comfort you. Luke 7:11-15
December 19, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Fralic family. Rest in Peace Billy you will be missed.
Carla & Scott Anderson, Pittsburgh
Andy Urbanic
December 19, 2018
Rest In Peace Bill knowing your accomplishments and character will live forever. You will be truly missed but never forgotten. Thanks for the memories.
Ron & Mary Ann Tkach
December 19, 2018
Fralic Family: Sorry for your loss. You have our deepest heartfelt sympathies. Bill made Penn Hills proud. May he Rest in Peace and God Bless.
A FAN
December 19, 2018
R.I.P.
Colleen Dobson
December 18, 2018
On behalf of the Dobson family from Penn Hills, I want to extend our most sincere condolences to Bill's circle of life. My brother Keith and I were sharing stories about our interactions with Bill from our Penn Hills days. All were so great to revisit. I happened to be in Pittsburgh over the weekend when we heard this news and coincidentally I was with other friends from Penn Hills -- all pass on their sincere sympathy respectfully.
Bill Freidhof
December 18, 2018
So sad to hear last week! Bill was an athletic icon at Penn Hills, Pitt and in the NFL. I didn't know him very well but heard he was also a decent, respected person off the field.
john emery
December 16, 2018
I was a member of Alcoma Golf Club where Bill caddied when he was young. I always asked for him. Nice young man - and of course - very big for his age.
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