Frank Pugliese

Frank Pugliese
Frankie Lee Pugliese, age 73, passed away May 19, 2025, surrounded by his children. Frank was born on September 3, 1951, to Frank and Betty (Tamietti) Pugliese, the oldest of four children.
Frank grew up in Helper, Utah and was a long-time resident of Carbon County. He and his brother Gene opened Vulcon Inc, operating it successfully until Gene's death. Frank continued a career in the mining industry until he retired. Frank was commander of the Carbon County Search and Rescue for 19 years where he was an active member for 25 years. Frank enjoyed the outdoors, making memories fishing, hunting, boating, camping and trap shooting with his many good friends.
Frank is survived by his first wife Kathy Wilson and their children, Chris (Stephanie), Jeff and Angela Pugliese. He is also survived by his former second wife, Lori Spencer and their daughter Lacey (Justin) Jones; his sisters, Amy (John) Carlson, Michelle Lea; and loving cousin, Paul (Cathy) Pugliese. He leaves behind eight treasured grandchildren, Lizabeth, Izabelle, Olivia, Makayla, Jeffrey, Annie, Rocco, and Finn.
Frank is preceded in death by his beloved mother, his father and his younger brother Gene, whose tragic passing left a lasting impact on his life. The loss of his brother was a sorrow he carried with him always, a reflection of the deep bond they shared.
A celebration of Frank's life will be Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home in Price where the family will be accepting visitors one hour prior to the service. An evening visitation will be held, Friday, June 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow services on Saturday where he will be laid to rest in at the Mt. View Cemetery in Helper. Friends and family will be hosting a luncheon at the Helper Auditorium immediately following the graveside on Saturday. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Frank online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
In Memory of Frank and his service, please donate to Search and Rescue. Checks can be given to the staff at Mitchell Funeral Home. A special thank you to all the staff of the Heirloom Inn and Symbii Home Health, who took such good care of dad his last couple years. The residents of the Heirloom accepted Frank into their family and cared for him, a debt that cannot be repaid, Thank you for your love.