Francis H. "Frank" Resca

Francis H. "Frank" Resca obituary, Revere, MA

Francis H. "Frank" Resca

Francis Resca Obituary

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A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery's Columbarium for Francis H. "Frank" Resca who died on Sunday, August 4th at the Courtyard Nursing facility in Medford following a brief illness, he was 82 years old.
Frank was a lifelong Chelsea resident proudly raised and educated in Chelsea. He was an alumnus of Chelsea High School Class of 1960. He began a career with the United States Postal Service as a "Letter Carrier" which spanned over four decades. He happily remained in Chelsea delivering mail his entire career. Frank was married to his wife, Jan in 1990 and they remained in Chelsea, up until several years ago before moving to Malden. Frank enjoyed watching all sports but was an enthusiastic football fan on all levels. He would very often take in the high school games at Chelsea Stadium, never missed a Patriots game and also watched college football too. He lived a humble life and enjoyed his life very much. Frank had many friends that he made throughout his life and especially cherished his family, he will be greatly missed.
He is the beloved husband of 41 years to Janice M. "Jan" Moore of Malden, formerly of Chelsea. The devoted son of the late Frank L. Resca & Jessie (Zaremski) Resca. The cherished brother of Michael Resca and his wife Nancy all of Chelsea, Elaine Faithful and her husband Mark of Saugus and David Resca of St. Croix. Also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. At the family's request please OMIT flowers, you can make a donation in Frank's Memory to the American Heart Association P O Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284 -0692.
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August 13, 2024

Cheryl Cunningham posted to the memorial.

August 12, 2024

American Heart Association posted to the memorial.

August 11, 2024

Barry Kipnes posted to the memorial.

Cheryl Cunningham

August 13, 2024

Condolences to the entire Resca Family.Frank was a great guy.Rest In Peace.

American Heart Association

August 12, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Barry Kipnes

August 11, 2024

Played Little League baseball against Frank.
Later knew him in high school.
A really good athlete but an even better guy.

Al Mazin

August 9, 2024

My Deepest Condolences to Janice and the Resca family. May he Rest in Peace

Peter Blank

August 9, 2024

Class of 1960 at CHS and football teammate at CHS.
Frank was a friend and a man I respected during our high school years.
A true gentleman!

Roger Nowicki

August 8, 2024

To the entire Resca family I am very sorry for your loss of Frankie, I send you my condolences, thoughts and prayers. Frankie and I were best friends since we were little kids in Chelsea and thru Shurtleff JHS and Chelsea H.S. We remained good friends, I will miss him as I thought of him often. I will see him when I get to heaven someday. Rest in Peace my friend, thanks for your friendship.
RIP,
Roger Nowicki

Kathleen Brennan

August 8, 2024

My sincere condolences to the Resca family. Wishing Frank everlasting Peace. With fond memories...Kathleen Brennan

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