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Frank Acquavella Obituary
Beloved husband of Jennifer Acquavella (nee Szczech), whom he married in 2005, loving father of Jaime (Dan) Feder of La Jolla, CA, Thomas (Norma) Acquavella of San Diego, CA and Michael Anthony Acquavella of Naperville (and his fish, Jarvis and Anthony), adored grandfather of David, Evelyn, Mayer and Noa Feder; Michelle, Valery and Francesca Acquavella, devoted son of the late James and Rose Acquavella, son-in-law of Marty and Susan Szczech of Naperville, brother-in-law of Michael Szczech of Chicago and Elisabeth (Matthew) Porter of Naperville, fond uncle of Michelle, Rebecca, Lily, Grace and Olivia, and friend of many, including friends of 49 years Tommy and Sandy Natoli of Plainfield, IL.
Frank grew up in Brooklyn, attended Franklin K. Lane High School (Class of 1968) and received a BS in Mathematics from Queens College, City University of New York (Class of 1972). Frank went on to enlist in the U.S. Air Force, the first step in a lifelong dream to become a pilot. After receiving his honorable discharge, Frank joined Delta Airlines in 1978 and worked as an international captain, retiring in 2004.
Frank was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Naperville and enjoyed good food and drink, cigars and traveling.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 24, 11:00 AM at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's memory may be made to: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. To donate by phone, please call (877) 272-6226. To donate by mail, please download a donation form at https://www.pancan.org/
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.
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John Mullis
December 11, 2023
So sorry to hear about Frank´s passing. We met in Dallas, Texas in 1978, at the Braniff Education Systems, Boeing 727 Flight Engineer school. We became fast friends and room mates while in school, and loosely stayed in touch over the years as jobs took us to different parts of the country. Condolences to his family, John Mullis
Dean Marvin
October 31, 2022
I enjoyed flying with Frank from the DFW and JFK bases. He was a class act, skilled pilot, and all around nice man.
Dean Marvin
Christopher Guidi
June 13, 2022
Dear Mrs. Acquavella and Family:
I knew Frank only briefly when I was interviewing at Baltia to be the Chief Pilot. We had many common friends from Cargo 360/Southern Air. I enjoyed his company very much and always considered him a true gentleman. I hope that his memory is a blessing and comfort. I will miss him very much.
Capt Christopher Guidi
Anna Rossini
May 24, 2022
Dear Mrs. Acquavella and Family:
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
May he Rest in Peace,
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Capt Clint Johnson
May 19, 2022
Very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was a good guy. We had fun flying together out of Chicago. Some of my most enjoyable flights.
Bruce Cullen
May 18, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Frank & I shared many memorable stories of growing up in the NY/NJ area on our 727 flights together out of Boston as well as living in Southern NH.
Frank will be missed by many.
Requiescat in pace,
Bruce Cullen
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