Frank Paletta

Frank Paletta 83, of Clarksburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at the residence of his daughter in Charleston. Mr. Paletta was born on May 12, 1922 in Clarksburg, WV. He was the son of Antonio Paletta and Rose Belcrado Paletta, both from St. Johns, Italy Consenza. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers; John, Joe and Sam Paletta and 3 sisters; Teresa Bellotte, Mary Demarco and Julia Walsh. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Tiano Paletta, daughters Angela Policano and her husband Larry Policano of Clarksburg, Dr. Diane Paletta and her husband Dr. Reggie McClung of Charleston and 3 grandchildren, Dr. Brian Policano AND HIS FIANCE, Christine Layman, and Matthew Policano and his wife, Jessica, of Clarksburg, and Kristen McClung Washington and Lee University; one brother-in-law, John "Sheriff" Tiano made his home with the family. Also surviving are 4 siblings, Virginia Feathers and Albert Paletta of Clarksburg, Evelene Pinti of Florida and Antoinette Zarick of North Carolina.

Frank was a graduate of Washington Irving High School and served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a retired Lieutenant on the Clarksburg Police Department where he served for 31 years. The affable policeman was a member of the St. James Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Knights of Columbus and the Columbian Club. Frank enjoyed reading, playing golf and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Friday from 12-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 2nd at 10:00am at the St. James Catholic Church with Father Benedict Kapa as Celebrant. Entombment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A Prayer service will be held Friday at 7:00pm at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064, or to the Harrison County Humane Society, Rt. 2 Box 932, Shinnston, WV 26431. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.leagcy.com. Davis Funeral Home. www.davisfunerals.com