Frank "Pap" Bloise

Frank "Pap" Bloise

Frank Bloise Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Wilmington Road on Jul. 7, 2023.

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Frank "Pap" Bloise, a native of New Castle, passed away in his hometown on July 5, 2023. He was born in the same town on March 18, 1921 to parents Anthony and Rose Frank Bloise.

Frank worked at Rockwell International in their spring division until his retirement. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 3000 Wilmington Road. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform full Military Rites at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. A procession will leave the funeral home on Thursday at 9:45 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. Father Benjamin Barr will officiate. Frank will be entombed at Parkside Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Challenges Activities Fund, located at 2706 Mercer Road, New Castle, PA 16105.

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