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Frank DAMICO Obituary
Age 70, of Citrus Heights, CA, passed away on July 17, 2011 in Sacramento after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on April 11, 1941 in Meadville, PA to Frank and Carmella Damico and moved to California in 1961 where he married and had 3 children: sons Mark and Frank and daughter Stephanie Costley. He was a high school football coach and Special Education teacher in the Sacramento area for many years. Also surviving are his wife Connie, his sister Dina and brother-in-law Michael Fishback, 2 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 2 step-daughters, 6 grandchildren, a niece, a nephew and 2 great-nieces. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brother Steve. A Memorial Mass will be said at Holy Family Catholic Church in Citrus Heights at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 29th.
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Brandee Codina
April 11, 2017
Happy Birthday Frank up in Heaven! First year being able to spend it with Mom. As time passes I figured yours and Mom's passing would get easier, but it seems to only get more difficult. Ugh, I miss you and Mom so so much!!! I wish I could bring both of you back. Love you always
Brandee Codina
December 9, 2016
I can't begin to explain the emptiness I feel in my heart that you and mom are gone! I want to be selfish and wish you both back, but I find solace knowing both of you are at peace and are together! The five years and two months mom spent living without you were very lonely. I can't imagine how joyful she must of felt the moment she saw your face again. I too cannot wait until that day.
One of my favorites of mom w/Merissa and Branden
Brandee Codina
December 9, 2016
Brandee
February 15, 2016
I still think of you every day. When I'm having a bad day, I would think of all the things you used to say to me to cheer me up. I can still remember the sound of your voice and your footsteps I would hear when you would come walking to answer the front door. Things have not been the same without you! I sure can't wait to see your face again. I love you!!!
Brandee Codina
May 18, 2015
Been thinking about you a lot lately. Wishing you were here by Mom's side to comfort her. I miss your smile and your funny jokes. I know you are still around us. I can feel your presence.<3
Lee Wright
July 19, 2014
Frank Damico was a major influence on my life. On the football field he was a no nonsense tell it like it is kind of guy, if you wanted to hear it or not. He was the same off the field. I had the pleasure of playing for and coaching with Frank. Hanging out after games or on the weekend drinking beer talking football and life are some of my fondest memories. I am lucky to have known him on personal level and call him my friend. His humor and advice have been greatly missed.
Brandee Codina-Foley
April 11, 2013
Happy Birthday Frank!!! Another Birthday without you. Thinking of you on your special day. Make sure you save a spot in heaven for me right next to you. Hugs and kisses. Miss u tons! Rest easy...
Brandee Codina-Foley
December 24, 2012
Although you can not be with us now,
To celebrate this day,
We think of all the happiness, as the family bow our heads and pray.
Today we look forward...
Be happy instead of being sad,
Not wanting us to shed a tear,
Because we lost our step-dad.
Today I really miss him,
More than I ever did,
But I smile from deep within,
From my memories as a kid.
I'm sending out a message,
Through Heaven's Gate to say,
We miss you more than ever!
Especially on this Christmas Day.
This will be the family's 2nd Christmas without you. Not fun at all. I still think of you every day. I feel you all around. I still cry for you. My heart aches. I love you more than you will ever know.
P.S. Thank you for the dime from heaven
Brandee Codina-Foley
November 22, 2012
I thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence.
I often speak your name.
Now all I have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake.
With which I will never part.
God has you in his keeping.
I have you in my heart...
"Happy Thanksgiving Frank" Another Thanksgiving without you. It never gets easier. I think about you every day. I swear I can hear your voice. You should be down here with us saying Grace. But on this Thanksgiving "I am thankful for having you in my life for as long as I did" I love you!
Connie Damico
July 17, 2012
I don't need a calendar to tell me that today July 17,2012 will be a whole year since God called you home. The hole in my heart starts to hurt more than usual. I miss the man, my husband whom I dearly love and cherish. They say time will heal,but time will not change the way I feel, for no one knows the heartache that was behind my smiles. No one knows how many times I have broken down and cried. There hasn't been one day or night that I have not thought of you and wished you were here: My great comfort is knowing that you are with God in heaven. You are not feeling any discomfort, pain, and worries. So lonely is my world without you, life to me is not the same. You are wonderful to think of but so hard to be without. I will always remember our happy times together, our many years together, that loving heart, that warm embrace you always gave me and your bright smiles and tender love! As the tears starts to fall, I softly say a prayer and place my hand upon my heart and know that you are there. Your passing has left me with only memories which will live in my heart forever. Loving you forever until we meet and will be together again. I love you my husband. Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart... May God hold you in the palm of his hands, grant you eternal life and may your soul will rest in peace....
Brandee Codina-Foley
July 17, 2012
One year ago today you left us to be with the Lord. I will never forget that morning when we were by your side when you took your last breath. It hurts so much that you are gone. Seems so unreal that you are not with us. I think of you daily and I know I will see you again in the Kingdom of Heaven. I love you dearly. Rest peacefully.
I awake each morning to start a new day
But the pain of loosing you never goes away.
I go about the things I have to do
And as the hours pass I think again of you.
I want to call you and just hear your voice
Then I remember that I have no choice
For you are not there and now my heart cries
Just to see you again to tell you goodbye
To say Frank I love you and I always will
And hope that much of you, in me you've instilled.
The day that you left I just didn't know
That you were going where I couldn't go.
And now all my memories of you are so dear
How I miss you and wish you were here.
Someday I know all will be well
And I'll see you again with stories to tell
Of how you were missed and how we have grown
And how good it is to finally be home.
Until then my memories of you I'll keep near
And I'll pass them on to those who are dear.
Alex's graduat[ion. I know you would be so proud!
Brandee
July 6, 2012
Happy 4th. This one's for you :)
Brandee
July 6, 2012
Brandee
July 6, 2012
Last picture taken of Frank
Brandee
July 6, 2012
This is Frank at his most happiest moment.
Brandee
July 6, 2012
Brandee Codina-Foley
July 4, 2012
"Happy 4th of July Frank" You have the best seat in the world to watch the Fireworks :). Miss you. Love you.
The family
Brandee Codina-Foley
June 17, 2012
"Happy Father's Day Frank!" So much has happened in the past week. Alex's graduation and his 18th Birthday. As well as Domi's 16th Birthday. I wish you were here to celebrate all these moments with us. But I do know you were here with us in spirit. I feel you all around us. And I know you are looking after the family. It's been 11months since you left us. I miss you SO SO much. Can't you just come back...Please???...
Frank
If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold
If could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day
I will remember all he taught me
I am hurt but will not be sad
Cause he will send me down the answers
And He will Always be My Step-Dad
Brandee Codina-Foley
April 11, 2012
71 years ago today a "man" was created. This man was named "Frank Anthony Damico". I am truely blessed to have had you in my life, Frank. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"... I wish you were here so I could say it to you in person. It's not fair. Still can't believe you are gone. You should be here with us celebrating your special day. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you always
Brandee Codina-Foley
April 8, 2012
Thinking of you on this day..."Happy Easter Frank" I love you and miss you so much! No Holiday is the same without you. Wish you were here to spend Easter with the family. But what better place to spend today than in Heaven with our Lord.
Brandee Codina-Foley
February 14, 2012
"Happy Valentines" Frank! Mom and the Family miss you so. But don't worry we are keeping her busy. You are always in my thoughts and in my prayers. I love you!
Brandee Codina-Foley
December 31, 2011
"Happy New Years Frank"! Wish you were here with us celebrating the new year. But you are in a place we all wish we could be right now. No more hurt. No more pain. Enjoy your 2012 with the Lord. I love you so much!
Brandee Codina-Foley
December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas Frank! Life is not the same without you. The family misses you terribly. But we know you are with us in our hearts. I dream about you all the time and I know you are at peace with the Lord. I love You!
Dirk Benson
August 2, 2011
I just wanted to add a little remembrance to this book. I have many fond memories of Frank at Mustang social events. Being part of the Negri clan and a musician, Frank and I would talk music over beers after Friday night games. He is a lively soul, kind, gentle and mischievious - all at once, and I liked him immensely. I think of him often, and it always brings a smile.
August 2, 2011
Connie & family,
I know a big piece of you is missing now but he's in a better place. He taught you how to survive & thats what you will continue to do. Remember you loved by many. I will continue to prayer for you & your family. It may seem hard now but it will get easier. I miss you @ work. Love Tracy O'Berry
JoAnne Fortson
July 30, 2011
To the Damico family: I am so very sorry for your loss, indeed a loss for all of those who knew Frank. He was a positive and caring presence when I worked with him at Foothill High School.
July 29, 2011
Please accept our deepest heart felt sympathy in the recent loss of your husband. My children knew Coach Damico from Foothill High School. Connie, know he is in a much better place now and you need to take care of yourself. You and your family are in our prayers. "Rest in Peace" Coach Damico! The Braswell Family.
Harrold Cole
July 29, 2011
Rest in Peace Coach Damico
linda pfister
July 29, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband frank..It is hard to lose someone you love..we do know there was a better kingdom waiting for him that lasts forever and with no pain...you will see him again..my condolences also to sandy and brandee the children and the Damico family..love to you, love always your friend/family linda pfister
Doug Rhodes
July 29, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Damico family. It was a pleasure to get to know Frank while coaching at Foothill many years and ago and recently coaching with him at Natomas, just before he retired. May God's blessings be on him and his family. Doug Rhodes (Roseville, CA)
Linda Cousins
July 26, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Damico Family. Frank was one of my favorite bartenders at the Jazz Jubilee and I looked forward each year to seeing him and hearing his wonderful stories. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Gregg
July 25, 2011
We will all miss Frank. His old school sense of humor and tough love helped to raise some good people...he taught hundreds of young people in the Sacramento area, with his coaching football, and working in special education programs.
Most of all, he left his mark on his family of 26 years, Connie and her two daughters, Sandy and Brandee, and their children. Frank also raised Sandy's son Alex as his very own. A loss for the community as both a leader, a mentor, and a father to more than his own children...Frank Damico will be missed, but I have a feeling the positive people he left will live on in his honor. I know them well...thank you Frank for counting me as your family member.
Bill Chatham
July 25, 2011
In the last 20 years of coaching football, my 2 years coaching with Frank were the most enjoyable. We always had a good time, on and off the field. Bill Chatham, Bella Vista High School.
Elaine Hill
July 25, 2011
Dear Connie, I am saddened at the loss of your sweetheart, Frank. I will pray for your loved ones during this difficult time. I remember how much fun we all had at the TSCS Christmas Parties, may all the great memories and love you shared together confort you in these times of need. God be with you all, Love your friend
Sophia Mercado-Hernandez
July 25, 2011
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Damico, whom I met during my son's JV Football season at Natomas High School. He was so energetic and full and life. My sincere condolences to the Damico family.
Michael Morris
July 25, 2011
I will miss you, "Uncle Frank"!
Mickie Higdon
July 25, 2011
Connie- I am sorry to hear the sad news. Please know that your TSCS friends love you and you are in our prayers. Love, Mickie Higdon
July 25, 2011
Connie- I am sorry to hear the sad news. Please know that your TSCS friends love you and you are in our prayers. Love, Mickie Higdon
July 25, 2011
Connie I am sorry to hear of your loss. Frank was a wonderful man and will always be by your side. He loved dearly. Mine and Gary's prayers are with and your family. If there ia anything you should need please feel free to conatact us. God Bless. Your friend and old lead Teresa DeHerrera and Gary McClenter.
Brandee Codina-Foley
July 25, 2011
Frank was my Stepdad. This man was like a father to me. I am blessed to of had Frank in my life for 26 years. He will be deeply missed by all who knew Frank. I feel at peace knowing he is in the Lord's loving arms.
July 25, 2011
Connie- Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May your precious memories of Frank comfort you. Remember you are in my prayers. Your Friend,
Jessie Barraza
Sandi Short Tinsley
July 25, 2011
Connie - I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will be with you & your family in the days ahead. I am certain that Frank is now in the arms of Jesus - I pray that will bring you comfort. Your friend -
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