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Francis Laurita Obituary
LIMA — Francis "Frank" G. Laurita, 66, of Lima, died at 11:21 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at his daughter's residence. He was born Mar. 5, 1953 in Wayne County, MI, the son of Frank L. and Elizabeth (Koval) Laurita who both preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children: Amanda (Paul) Slygh of Elida, Joshua (Nicole Martinez) Laurita of Comstock Park, MI and Elizabeth (Nicholas) Ford of Dunedin, FL; his grandchildren: Jaelyn Ford, Lawrence Slygh, Cody Gay, Kyleigh Gay, Jaydan Slygh, Kyrsten Slygh and Kaitlin Gay; his great-grandchildren: Kalin and Aiden; and his siblings: Roland L. Laurita of Cape Coral, FL, Michael (Jean) Laurita of Vaughnsville, Kathy (Dave) Grovum of Cottage Grove, MN, Karen (Raymond) Lopez and Lauri (Mario) Arrendondo both of Gilbert, AZ, along with many nieces and nephews.
He is also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Laurita.
Mr. Laurita retired from Ford Lima Engine Plant after 33 years of service. His loves included God, guns and family. He enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a simple man and a rolling stone. He was an artist in his younger days. He was patriotic, the peacemaker and the comedian of his family. He hated therapy but loved the ambiance of Ray's Place. GO BLUE!
Services will begin at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, with Elder Jim Frueh officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday from 9:30 until the time of services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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Paula Patton
December 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss my prayers go out to your family and those he has left behind. I have so many fond memories with Frank. Taking him to our Horse races and taking our bikes to Minnesota staying at that cabin on the lake with friends. Enjoying drinks together around town. Frank was wise and very opinionated. That's what I enjoyed most about spending time with him. Laughing out loud so many times together. Rest in piece my dear friend until we meet again.
" Time and time again "
December 20, 2019
He was, is and always will be, the true definition of the word, Friend.
Lauri Arredondo
December 19, 2019
Lauri Arredondo
December 19, 2019
Angie Loescher
December 19, 2019
Frank was,a good guy ! I remember what an ornery streak he had. I didn't know him as well as my parents (flann & Becky O'Neill) but I do remember some deep conversations, and some good laughs with him, both at their house and at Rays.. condolences to all his loved ones. Blessings
Rock Foster
December 19, 2019
Deepest sympathies from Rock and Becky Foster and family--God Bless--
Lauri Arredondo
December 19, 2019
Love and miss you bro! I will always remember your sense of humor! Enjoy Heaven!
Ash Seigel
December 19, 2019
This candle has been lite in memory of a friend that I injoyed many conversations with you will be missed my friend
Misty Ream
December 19, 2019
A really good guy going to be missed I'm glad I got to meet him
Carol Fish
December 19, 2019
My condolences to your family... Love ya Frank... :What would you do for a Klondike bar... until we meet again
Linda Lawn
December 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has had too many passings the last couple of years. Please remain strong and praying for everyone.
Catherine Romine
December 18, 2019
Frank ! You had better be dancing in heaven ! So many memories dancing with you at The Warehouse ... clubbing days with the gal from OSU ... we had a ball Frank ... dancing to Stairway to Heaven !
Thank you for such memories ... fly high Frank !
Catherine
Angela Dennis (Laurita)
December 18, 2019
Rest In peace Uncle Frank.
Amanda, Josh, Elizabeth and family I'm so sorry for your loss.
cheri core
December 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of Franks passing. Knew him long long ago while at OSU Lima. Spent many a nights in a group at The Warehouse. Good times. Dance Dance Dance. Peace to his family and friends.
Robert meier
December 18, 2019
Been thinking a lot about Frank the last few weeks, was thinking of looking him up on Facebook and re-establishing connections. Guess it is too late for that now. Frank, here's to all the late nights we had together in the days. Ride on man!
Rick Parlette
December 18, 2019
Condolences to the family Frank was an awesome man to just sit and talk with too bad I never got to see any of the songs he wrote I vaguely remember one and told him he should see about having them recorded,the one he told me was really good Rest In Peace my Friend You Will Be Missed !! I knew Frank from Ray's Place and Sportscasters !!
Nancy Schrein
December 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for Frank's family. From a classmate at EHS and a friend. Nancy Schrein (Cox)
Bob Schrein
December 18, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family. He was loved by us all. I remember he got his drivers license before me, so Frank always took me for rides in his cool Green Maverick. Ha ha great memories of Frank, Shilling, and myself terrorizing around in that car, listening to the radioWCIT.... jam on Bro I will miss you, Bob Schrein
December 18, 2019
Sorry for your loss!! O-H!!!!
Kat LuCille Bennett
December 17, 2019
Sincere condolences to Frank's family. He was well loved by his classmates at EHS, missed him at reunions! RIP, buddy.
Jackie Stephenson LSW Putnam County Hospice
December 17, 2019
Prayers for your family. Love the picture.
Les Long
December 17, 2019
My condolences to the family. Frank was a classmate at EHS.
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