Frank Paone

Frank Paone obituary, Norristown, PA

Frank Paone

Frank Paone Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Ambler on Mar. 7, 2026.
Frank Paone died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 5, 2026. He was 85 years old.

Frank was a generous man with a big heart and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed his livelihood as a hairstylist and business owner alongside his loving wife, Mary Ann. His customers were his friends, and his salon was always filled with laughter.

Frank had a gift for storytelling and often regaled his children, grandchildren, friends, and family with stories of his life growing up as the eldest of five children in the small town of Maida, Italy. Everyone who knew him has a "Frank story." He often said he had no regrets and felt fortunate and blessed for his wife, his children, and the many adventures life brought him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; his daughters, Daniela Devitt (Seamus) and Francesca Bliem (Douglas); and his cherished grandchildren, Antonio Millefiori, Sofia Devitt, Shane Devitt, Mia Bliem, and Beau Bliem. He is also survived by his sisters, Angela Roselli and Concetta Zaccone (Antonio).

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Millefiori (Lorenzo); his brothers, Vince Paone and Anthony Paone; his brother-in-law, Dominic Roselli; and his sister-in-law, Mary Paone.

A service to honor Frank's life will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. A viewing will be held from 10 AM to 10:45 AM with Words of Remembrance beginning at 10:45 AM. Entombment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Norristown.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association (https://act.alz.org/site/Donation) or the National MS Society (www.nationalmssociety.org/donate), causes that were meaningful to him.

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