Frank John Pugliesi M.D.

Frank Pugliesi, M.D., a lifelong Grosse Pointer, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, exactly one month after his brother Angelo Pugliesi, M.D.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor Paré Pugliesi; daughter, Anita Marie Pugliesi; son, Ben Pugliesi (Paula); his beautiful and only granddaughter, Zoe Francesca Pugliesi; and brother- and sister in-law, Ron and Annette Paré.
Frank was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Benedetto and Anita Pugliesi; brother and sister-in-law, Angelo and Joan Pugliesi; and sister and brother-in-law Nina and Vincent Galbo. He leaves behind numerous kind nieces, nephews and cousins, both here and in Sicily, Italy, as well as a wonderful group of friends, called the Romeos, who were very dear to him.
Frank practiced obstetrics and gynecology on the eastside of Detroit for 40 years and delivered about 6,000 babies, including second generations. He loved his work and his patients and was in awe of the miracle of life with each baby he delivered during his career. His passion was golf and he was a lifetime member of Lochmoor Club.
He loved to travel and cruise, especially to Italy, where he loved to renew his Italian language. He wintered in Longboat Key, Fla., for 25 years. He loved his family fiercely and attended as many games and functions as his busy career allowed. He was a kind, soft-spoken gentleman and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He will lie in state Thursday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. until Mass at noon at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, bit.ly/47PrHTz, or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, cskdetroit.org/ways_to_give/monetary_gifts.
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