Search by Name

Search by Name

FRANK DISERA Obituary

Frank DiSera 1930 ~ 2011 Frank DiSera passed away August 3, 2011 of cancer. He was born April 17, 1930 to Pete and Mae Zito DiSera. Frank married Donna Harris in June 1957, they had three children. Frank was a hard working, strong tough witty intelligent character. He beat the odds to spend quality time with his family. At his insistence, we mention how proud he was of his kids and grandkids. We are proud of you too Dad! After Dad retired from Kennecott he enjoyed working in his beautiful yard, football games and the Utah Jazz. Frank also enjoyed his yard birds, his wife's amazing cooking, reading, toying with his guitar and political discussions. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Dianne, Steve (Trina) Frank (Teresa); grandchildren Kalli, Niki, Nico and Anna and his great granddaughter, Frankee; as well as his sister Delphine John Welch. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Ann Bailey, brother Larry DiSera and precious granddaughter Dani. Dad and Dani had a loving, funny comical Italian relationship. We take comfort in knowing she greeted him on the other side. Frank loved his family very much and appreciated their loving care during his illness. Thank you to CNS hospice for their great care and support. We would like to give an extra special thanks to his nurse, Marina. Dad requested no formal services not his style. There will be a graveside service at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South on Monday August 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for close family and his friends. His immediate family will have a sweet memorial he would approve of. We Love You Dad!! Arrivederci . . .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for FRANK DISERA

Sponsored by Steve DiSera.

Not sure what to say?





August 3, 2017

Six years dad really hard to believe ! I miss you so much and think about you often I know you and Dani are they're having a blast ! I hope you are enjoying the cabin as much as I have I know you and my Dani Loved that place so very much ! Thank you for giving me the strength every day to still get up and be the hardest worker in the room I believe I will be for the rest of my life thanks to you ! Love you so much buddy !

Steve DiSera

August 3, 2016

Its been five years buddy :( Miss you and think of you and tell funny stories often . Thanks as always for the Italian heritage and the unbelievable work ethic . I look forward to seeing you and my Dani so much . Added a few photos of the cabin for now that is my heaven and I am sure you can see it . Keep watching over our crazy family :) Love you pops ! Give my Dani big hugs and a kiss on her forehead . Man how I miss those on Sundays . You two behave and keep guiding us as you have .

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

August 3, 2016

June 19, 2016

Happy Fathers day Pops ! Miss you and hope you are doing well up there and taking care of my Dani :) Thanks for the life lessons and for the love and support throughout the years and still even to this day . I hear your words and remarks more than you think . Was going to bring roses but its been hot and they are not really blooming right now . Love you buddy !Keep sending your strength and love it is still needed at times ! Give my Dani a giant hug for me .

Steve DiSera

June 19, 2016

Steve DiSera

June 19, 2016

Thinking of you Dad :) Three years cannot believe how fast time passes . Thanks for the many lessons and your love and support . Take care of my Dani

Steve DiSera

August 3, 2014

August 3, 2014

Thinking of you today as another year passes since you left this this life as we know it to go on to take a more divine, beautiful, and peaceful journey.
It's hard to believe it has been three years.
You are still thought of, loved, and missed daily by so many.
Keep watching over your loved ones. They know you are around.
Buona giornata!
Love, Trina

April 17, 2014

Happy Birthday Frank! Enjoy your day with all your loved ones there in Heaven and with all the ones you left behind. I hope it's quite a day!
Love, Trina

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas buddy ! Missing you , Have a great one with my Dani and the rest of the familia . Love , Steve .

Nico

December 13, 2013

Hey Grandpa, I miss you more than you can imagine. Ha, I see your stubbornness in the family every day. You were all that I could ask for as a grandpa. God I miss you so much! You and your shaky hands and your orange julius and pie. You were the only person that could make me laugh about myself, always giving me crap for an A- haha. I better see you again someday, and we can arm wrestle or something if you want. Hopefully you picked up some extra talent so you can play your guitar without getting as frustrated as I did. You and Dani better be enjoying your time together, causing just enough mayhem to make you do your "heeheehee." You were my only grandpa that I got to meet, but you were cool enough to serve as two. Who else could do hand stands at your age? Love ya.

November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving buddy ! Love you and miss you . Enjoy your day with my Dani and friends and family .

Steve DiSera

August 3, 2013

Dad , Two years have passed ,seems like two months , I have been spending a lot of time at the cabin , I feel close to you and my Dani when I am up there it seems to be the only place I can find peace , Thanks for the strong back and the hard head or it probably would have never manifested itself . Take care of Dani and keep watching over us . Give Dani a big hug , know that you will never be forgotten . Love ya buddy ! Steve .

Morning at the cabin today

steve DiSera

August 3, 2013

Truely Italian :)

June 16, 2013

Happy Fathers Day Dad ! Hope you are enjoying your day . Always a good day in heaven i imagine . Give my Dani my love . Love and miss you both so very much . Thanks for the lessons in life . Love Steve .

April 17, 2013

Frank,
Hoping you're spending your day doing all the things that make you smile and being surrounded by all your friends and loved ones.
Happy Birthday! I hope you have the most amazing day!!
Love, Trina

April 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Dad! You've been on my mind all day. I love and miss you so very much. . Kalli and I were wondering what you are doing today and we figure you are tending to a beautiful garden, spending some fun time with Dani, and probably causing just a little trouble. :) You are always in my heart! Love Dianne

Steve DiSera

April 17, 2013

Happy B-Day Dad ! Hope you have a great one . I hope you are enjoying yourself and my Dani . Bad month for us but a good month for you two up there . I love you and miss you very much . Thanks for the many life lessons and being my father , i would not change a thing .Give my Dani a giant hug and enjoy your day . I am sure you have a beautiful yard and alot of beautiful birds . Love , Steve .

December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas Dad ! I know you liked the holidays more than you led on . When we were young you spoiled us rotten with so many gifts . Alot of great chrismas's at grandma Mae's that is when we spent time with our Italian family . You were always there for us and worked so hard to give us a good childhood . I would not change a thing . Kind of envious you get to spend x-mas with my Dani and i am sure you two are the life of the party . The more time that passes the more i miss you and realize how much i learned from you . Happy Holidays and give all of our loved ones up there my best . Love you Dad ! Steve .

August 3, 2012

Dad, wow its been a year today. I love and miss you so much it is hard to put into words. I think about you many times every day and so miss talking with you. I still strongly sense that you are very happy. You are always in my heart! I Love You, Dianne

August 3, 2012

Hey Dad , It has been a year since you moved on to a much better place . I miss you and think of you often . Thank you for supporting me in everything i did and thanks for all of the time you spent with me trying to make me a better athlete . You taught me how to take no crap from anyone and always tell it how it is and to stand up for what i believe in , to work and to fight , you always worked hard no matter how you felt . Thanks for those examples , it has pushed me through alot of rough times . We all love you and miss you . Please give my Dani a big hug ! You two stay out of mischief and keep watching over us and sending us your little signs . Love , Steve .

June 16, 2012

Happy Fathers Day Dad . Can not believe it is going on a year . I know you are doing well and enjoying your new journey . Thanks for the signs you have given me , letting me know you are still around . I hope you have a wonderful fathers day . I hope you know how much we love you and miss you . Thanks for the lessons you taught me , some of my best attributes . Enjoy your day with my Dani and give her a big hug for me . I love ya buddy ! Steve .

April 17, 2012

'Buon Compleanno a te
I hope you are having a fabulous day with Dani and all of your loved ones!
Happy Birthday. Love Trina

April 17, 2012

Happy Birthday Pop. We love and miss you!

April 17, 2012

Happy B-Day Dad ! Hope you have a wonderful day with friends and family , Especially my Dani . This is a hard month , knowing the two of you are together really helps .We love and miss you very much . Keep watching over us . Love you buddy ! Steve .

April 8, 2012

Happy Easter pops , How is the weather up there ? I know you enjoyed spring , your birds and your beautiful yard ! I will have to get some bird food and your bird bath out so you can still visit and enjoy watching your birds . Now you will be able to see all of the beautiful colors on some of the birds . Hope you are enjoying yourself and staying ouy of mischief . Love ya buddy ! Steve .

April 7, 2012

Hey Dad , How are you and my Dani doing , as you know it is Danis' B-Day today ! Make it a great one for her , Hopefully you two are going to watch Niki play ball today . Time has passed fast , You are in a better place , I think about you often and miss you very much . Thanks for being the Dad that you were , I wouldn't change a thing . I got to be honest i am a little jelous you get to hang out with Dani all of the time . Please let her know how much i truley miss her and how proud of her that i am . Stay out of trouble and i will talk to you soon . Love Steve .

February 2, 2012

Hey Dad , It has been 6 months since you moved on . I sure miss you . Time has passed so fast . What do you think of the Jazz , not to shaby for a bunch of kids huh . Hope you and Dani watch Niki Play ball this year , you both would be so proud of her , we still have our differences but i am so proud of the person she is turning out to be . Give my Dani a big hug . Love you both and miss you so much . Thanks for the little signs letting us know you are still with us . Love , Steve .

December 31, 2011

Happy New Year Dad ! I know you are smiling and enjoying every second of your new journey ! Thanks for teaching me so much . Give my Dani D. a big hug for me . Love ya . Steve

December 24, 2011

Merry Cristmas Dad , It is not going to be the same without you around . Thanks for the many wonderful Christmas' you gave to me growing up , you used to be quite the Christmas guy . You are missed very much . I hope you are enjoying your time with my Dani i am jelous . Thinking of you both , i know you are in a wonderful place enjoying yourself , that makes me very happy . Love ya buddy ! Steve .

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Buddy ! Hope it is great . Give my Dani and everyone else up there a hug . Love ya . Steve .

November 20, 2011

I love you Grandpa, and miss you!!!! I know Nico misses you a lot too, as well as my mom and dad. We are happy you will now live in peace forever though, and we love you!!! - Anna

November 20, 2011

Hey Grandpa, I miss you, but you are still with me in my heart no matter what. Anyways, I just wanted to thank you for teaching me so many things in life, and I never would have gotten this far without you. Seventh grade is just as hard as it sounds, but I have been trying my best, because you have taught me to never give up. I will try to pray for you every night as well as Dani, my other grandpa, Ted, and my other family members that are up there with you. Tell everyone I said hello and I love them, and I love you with all my heart and soul. Love, your granddaughter Anna.

November 13, 2011

Hey Dad , Just dropping by to check up on you and my Dani . I bet you are loving your new experiences . We have seen a few signs , keep them coming . I hope you like your house , Mom is really settling in . She loves it , she deserves the best . I know you had your differences but i also know that you loved her very much . Just want to thank you for being the father that you were , I would not change a thing . I love you and miss you very much . Feels so good knowing that you are in a better place with Dani and many other family members and friends . Look forward to meeting you again . I have still got alot to learn but i think someday i will catch on . Give my Dani a great big hug for me and try to stay out of trouble . Love ya . Steve

October 4, 2011

It's hard to believe two months have gone by but from what I understand you are still showing yourself in your own little ways! I know everyone loves your subtle hints and just knowing your around watching everything that has been going on. The house looks absolutely amazing!..(But I guess you already know that) I hope your are loving every minute of your new adventure. You are still extremely missed here.
Love Trina

October 3, 2011

Hey Buddy , It has been two months today , How are things going up there ? We sure miss you . Thinking about you often . Funny story about birds over at your house this weekend , pretty sure it was you sending us a message , anyway there was two great big blue jays just walking around the back yard doing ALOT of sqauking not afraid of us at all usually birds like that are very how do you say NOT like that . We all love you and miss you very much . I know you are loving your new life and enjoying everyones company up there .Hope you like Moms new house ! Pretty sure that was you giving her an earful . Give my Dani a big hug for me . Love ya ! Steve .

September 15, 2011

Hey buddy , are you learning the ropes and getting along up there . I miss you very much . I have been at the house every day getting it ready for mom to move home , it is turning out very nice . I hope you like it . Thanks for all of the strength and work ethic you taught me it keeps me going hard when i think i have nothing left . Watching you work for hours on end even when you were sick was truely amazing . I bet you are enjoying watching Nico play football , WOW some of those moves he must have gotten from you , I know he didn't get them from me or Frank . This fall you will also be able to watch my Niki play ball , I am so proud of her . Hope you and my Dani are staying out of mischief . Love you and miss you ! Steve .

Dianne DiSera

August 24, 2011

Dad, well it has been three weeks today and I am really missing you. One great thing about love is you get to keep it forever. You were always so easy to talk to and such a great listener. Boy, did we share some laughs -- we seemed to really strike each other funny! I am grateful we had those last several months for all of us to spend so much time together - I have to thank you and Mom for the two best brothers anyone could ask for. You taught me some priceless life values and I am thankful for your real, straight forward approach to life. I have been sitting in my backyard a lot lately and I see you everywhere - you spent so many summers helping me and we really enjoyed each others company. I feel you are in a great place and you and Dani are having a blast, along with many others who went before you. Hug Dani from me!
I love you so dearly Dad and am proud to be your "favorite" daughter. Dianne

August 21, 2011

Hey Dad , Just checking in and making sure you are staying out of trouble up there . I am sure you are enjoying yourself , getting to see all of your freinds and family . How are the birds ? I am betting they are full of color and beauty just like everything else up there . How is my Dani I bet she is showing you the ropes . Football season has arrived my favorite time of the year . All the boys i coached have turned into men . What a great bunch of kids i sure have enjoyed seeing them again . Niki is back off to college , now you can see all of her games you can watch them with Dani . Me and Frank have been working on the house for Mom . I hope you like it . I keep hearing arn't you done yet from you but i know you are only kidding . I am still feeding your birds . I love you and miss you very much . I am glad you are in a better place now and out of pain . I sure miss coming to see you . Love ya buddy . Steve

Dallas H

August 14, 2011

Sorry for your loss

August 14, 2011

The Disera Family,

Please accept our condolences and prayers with the passing of Frank.

Love,

Bill and Toni Batt

Victor Marquez

August 11, 2011

Dear DiSera Familia,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Frank, I always enjoyed his joyful personality, he was always kind to me in the short amount of time I spent with him...RIP Frank....My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Disera Familia

August 9, 2011

Missing you today Dad, but smiling inside knowing your with Dani and many other loved ones without any pain or suffering. I Love You. Frank

August 8, 2011

Hey Pop, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the time we spent together these last several months. Those times are memories I will keep with me and cherish forever. I miss you already, but am happy you have moved on to the next part of your journey. I Love You. Frank

Becky Youkstetter

August 8, 2011

Much love to the Disera family. My hope is that Frank and Grandpa are sharing a glass of wine together now. We love you.

August 8, 2011

We are saying our final goodbyes to my father today , It is going to be very difficult to not see him again . Dad i hope you know how much i love you . I know you are with Dani and loving every second of it . Thanks for the many lessons you taught us all . Thanks for supporting us in everything that we chose to do , and thanks for giving me your unmatched strength and determination . I know you will be another angel watching over us . Please give my Dani some big hugs from me . We love you . Steve .

Gill Romero

August 7, 2011

To the Disera family,

Frank is and always will be a great person he will be missed. May god bless you, the memories I have growing up with Steve being around Frank will never be forgotten. I love you Steve

August 7, 2011

aunt marie orlando

August 7, 2011

we want to offer condolences to the family we talked to frank many times over the years and had a good relaytionship with him even though we hadent seen him very much since we moved to arizona in 1975 we loved him and will keep him in our prayers aunt marie and uncle don

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

MARINA MILNER

August 7, 2011

Dear Disera Family.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. It was a Pleasure to be your father's nurse. I am going to miss talking to you Diane, and seen Frank every week, his birds and chase kitties away from the birds. I will also remember him every August 3, that day a yr ago my father passed away also.
Sincerely,
Marina Milner, RN, Hospice Case Manager.

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

August 7, 2011

Frank
I just wanted you to know you are really going to be missed and I am so sad you are gone but it is comforting knowing that you are no longer in pain.
You have left behind an amazing legacy and a family I am blessed to be a part of.
Thanks for all the love and kindness you always showed to me.
You will never be forgotten...
Love, Trina

August 6, 2011

Guy Malmborg

August 6, 2011

Donna and family,

I'm sure sorry to hear about Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gary & Pennie Neilson

August 6, 2011

Steve so sorry for your loss, i understand the sadness your feeling its been just over a year since i lost my ad. hang in there my familys blessimgs go out to your family.

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011

Hey Dad , I know it was all that i told you it would be and even more . I really enjoyed the time we spent together the last few months , i am glad you finally let go and went to be with my Dani and many others that i am sure were very happy to see you . Thank you for being the father that you were to me , you helped me in so many ereas of my life , how to work and how to fight and how to stand up for what was right and also ( good or bad ) to tell it how it is . I will continue checking in on you and Dani , but it does give me comfort to know that the two of you are together . You were truley a good man and a good father and i hope you will always know that . For now Arrivederci . I love you , Steve .

Showing 1 - 100 of 105 results

Make a Donation
in FRANK DISERA's name

Memorial Events
for FRANK DISERA

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support FRANK's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor FRANK DISERA's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more