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Frank LaBella Obituary
Passed away suddenly in Sacramento on August 25, 2006 at the age of 75. He was born to Frank and Lucille LaBella in Newark, NJ on October 6, 1930. Frank is the beloved husband to JoAnn LaBella. Loving father to Connie Julian, Michelle LaBella, Mark LaBella and his wife Pam, Gina Petterle and her husband, Bart and daughter-in-law, Kathy Julian. Cherished grandfather to Lia LaBella, Mark LaBella, Jason Julian and his wife, Emily, Nick Julian, Faith Petterle, Jack Petterle and Alan Petterle; great- grandfather of Alyssa Garcia. Loved brother of Anita Benjamin, Ron LaBella, Bob LaBella and his wife Janis and Linda Pohl and her husband Eric. Numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his son, Rick Julian and grandson, Casey Timothy Julian. Frank attained the rank of Captain in the Air Force and came to Sacramento by way of Mather Air Force Base. In 1964, Frank was appointed as a state inheritance tax appraiser and continued in that position for nine years. In 1974 he received his law degree from the McGeorge School of Law and continued a prominent career in real estate. Friends are welcome to view on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, between the hours of 4-8pm and to attend funeral services on Thursday, August 31, 2006, at 10am in the Land Park Chapel of Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd and Folsom Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's name may be made to the Sutter Cancer Research Center, 2800 L Street, Sacramento or the American Diabetes Assoc., Sacramento Chapter, 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr., or to the American Heart Assoc., 2007 O Street, Sacramento.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank LaBella
Kipp Ferns
September 2, 2006
The loss of a classmate is always sad, but Frank had a special place in our hearts and lives at Tenafly High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you JoAnn and your family.
Pat Lynch Lufkin
August 30, 2006
JoAnn and family, we grieve with you at the loss of the beloved Frank. All of his classmates from Tenafly High School mourn your loss.
Ray Degheri
August 29, 2006
I will always remember Frank and our years growing up in NJ, playing football and dating girls! His mother always insisted I drive, while Frank took the back seat with a girl. Frank was my best friend. He was a credit to the school and was a great singer. My mother always liked Frank's "romeo eyes" and thought of him as another son. He will always be in my heart. With fond memories and a heavy heart, Ray and Alfreda Degheri
EllenJane Wilfley
August 29, 2006
For 11 years, Frank and I shared our lives in his businesses and I
loved every day I went to work for this great man. I shall never forget him and our wonderful business association, My sweet Hal
and our son Chris met him on the other side and they are now having a great time together. My love to all the family...from Oregon, Ellen Jane Wilfley
janice zinky
August 28, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Janice and Larry Zinky
Montague & Viglione
August 28, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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