Frank H. Lavigna

Frank H. "Frankie" Lavigna, 67, of Warren died peacefully at his home, Friday August 14, surrounded by his family following a 3 week battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 27, 1941 in Fairmont, WV the son of Frank and Helen (Drake) Lavigna. A Warren area resident since 1951 coming from Fairmont, he attended Warren G. Harding High School. Frankie was employed as a steelworker, and lineman and he operated several businesses in past years. He was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed the Warren G. Harding and JFK high school teams. He loved the Cavs, the Indians, the Steelers and he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports at Southeast High School. Frankie enjoyed listening to music, especially Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. He was a long time member of the Second Christian Church of Warren and numerous other organizations. He will be sadly missed by his 4 children, Frank Lavigna Jr., Mark (Beth) Lavigna Sr., Lori (Jack) Walden, Lisa Lavigna-Kainrad, all of Diamond, OH, and 8 grandchildren; Mark (Stephanie) Lavigna Jr., Jack Ryan (Fallyn) Walden, Michele Lavigna, Christian Kainrad II, Brandi Walden, Garrett Lavigna, Bryant Lavigna, Noah Kainrad, and 2 great grandchildren Logan Lavigna and Braedyn Walden. He also leaves a sister Theresa (Ed) Perine of Southington, half brother Leroy (Virginia) Yates of Windham, nieces Stacey (Gregg) Pickett of Champion, Judy (Greg) Trimble of Newton Falls, nephew Scott (Marci) Harrell, and many special great nieces and nephews, doctors, caregivers, friends and family members whom he enjoyed talking and joking with. Services will be 1:30 PM Monday Aug. 17, 2009 at Roberts-Clark Chapel where friends will be received from 6-8 Sunday and for 1 hour prior to the service. Rev. Gene Eason will officiate. Interment will be in Crown Hill Burial Park. Material contributions may be made to the Second Christian Church of Warren.