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Frank Scalise Obituary
Frankie, the owner of Frankie's Restaurant and Bakery in Montgomery for more than 45 years, was known for his generosity and philanthropical efforts, especially to students attending West Virginia Tech. Frank was the son of the late Salvatore and Tresa Lauretta Scalise, immigrants of Italy who settled in Smithers in the early 1900's. He was an honorary member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and a life-long member of St. Anthony's Shrine and Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Boomer and Montgomery.
He was preceded in death in 1997 by his wife of 53 years, Mary Catherine LeRose Scalise. He is survived by his son Sam and his wife, Cindy; and daughter, Tresa all of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; son, Danny and his wife, Lucretia of East Bank; eight grandchildren, Susan Hinton, Daniel Learmonth, and Matt, Danny, Michael, Don Vinson, Brian, and Dominick Scalise; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Margaret, Micah, and Mary Elizabeth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25at St. Anthony's Shrine Catholic Church in Boomer with the Rev. Paul J. Wharton as celebrant. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, where a Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception/St. Anthony Shirne Endowment Fund, c/o West Virginia Catholic Foundation, Box 209, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003.
Frankie's humor and friendliness will be sadly missed by his many friends and family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Scalise
Maria Louise Welch
March 17, 2024
Frank and Mary were my friends, when I lived and worked in Montgomery at the Kennedy Dental Clinic; made my wedding cake, attended my wedding, and made sure when I was pregnant that I ate nutritious foods. They made delicious bread and foods in their restaurant.
Mike & Helen Andrews
March 25, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Mike & Helen
Vic Adams
March 24, 2004
Sam and Cindy,
Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family in your time of such great loss. I still have the vivid memory of meeting your Dad when I came to Montgomery in 1984 to talk with you about building my house here in MB. It was so ironic that I stopped at his bakery to ask diricetions. He was such a kind and generous person who certainly showed his love for you and your family.
Let me know if I can do anything for you.
Our love and prayers, Cindy and Vic
Pam and Philip Coggin
March 24, 2004
Dear Sam, Cindy, and Teresa,
We are so sadden to hear of Mr. Scalise's passing. I am so glad that Philip and I had the opportunity to have met him. I can hear his laughter and see his smile as I think of him. Please know that Philip and I are thinking of you, as always.
Love,
Pam and Philip
Nat and Pat Kennedy
March 24, 2004
We have a lot of good memories of your mom and dad along with the rest of your family. They were a big part of our years in West Virginia.
I know they were proud of the good work and lives that honor them through their children and grandchildren.
May the grace and peace of God be with you now and forever.
John & Anne Iredell
March 24, 2004
Sam and Cindy,
We were sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sam Stathos
March 24, 2004
Please accept our sincerest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sam and Ashley
Nicholas D'Antoni
March 24, 2004
Sam, Cindy, Teresa, and family,
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. It saddens me to hear about ya'lls loss.
Love,
Nick
Wayne Tsunoda
March 24, 2004
Sam,
Our condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick D'Antoni
March 23, 2004
Sam and Cindy,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your father Sam. I will keep ya'll in my prayers tonight.
Love,
Lawrence Leath
March 23, 2004
Sam and Cindy,
I was so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family in your bereavement.
Robin Wellons
March 23, 2004
Sam and Cindy and Family,
Our sincere sympathy is with you all during this sad and difficult time!
Robin Wellons
Wesley, Ashlin, Hunter and Chandler
Matthew D'Antoni
March 23, 2004
Sam & Cindy,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of your father. Just know that he is now in a wonderful place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Matt
Alice and Ben Phillips
March 23, 2004
Tresa, Sam, Danny and Family, We share in your sadness and pain; but we rejoice in your knowing that "Papa" was such an inspiration for you all and touched and changed the lives of many young people by his kindness, sacrifice, and generousity. You have a beautiful legacy to pass on to future generations. Much love, Alice and Ben, Matthew, Andrew and Nicholas
BILL HEDGEPATH
March 23, 2004
Dear Sam and Cindy,
Sorry to read about the loss of your father and father-in-law. Sounds like he was quite a person who lived a full life.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bill and Lynette Hedgepath
CHESTER DUKE
March 23, 2004
SAM & FAMILY, ANN & I ARE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING. WE ONLY MET HIM ONE TIME BUT REMEMBER HIM FONDLY AND KNOW THAT HE MUST HAVE BEEN A GOOD FATHER, CONSIDERING THE SON HE PRODUCED.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
SINCERELY, CHESTER & ANN DUKE
Jim McCrackin
March 23, 2004
Sam,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Judy and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Your friend,
Jim
Jean & Thomas McDowell
March 23, 2004
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Your family will be in our prayers in the days ahead. God Bless you all...
David Gundling
March 23, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. David, Kitty, Collins, Zade, Gabrielle and Hailey
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