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Frank Pernici Obituary
Shreveport, LA A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Pernici, Jr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Richard J. Lombard. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. A Vigil will follow the visitation.
Frank was born November 22, 1917 in Bannister, LA and passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. A lifelong resident of Shreveport, he was a founding member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Frank graduated from Northwestern State University and later received his Masters Degree. While at Northwestern, he played football and ran track breaking many records. He was inducted into the Ark-La-Tex Hall of Fame for track. Coach Frank, as he was known by his former students, had taught school in Rodessa, Vivian and at Hamilton Terrace, Linwood Junior High and retired from Ridgewood Junior High after 35 years of teaching. While he was an active educator, he worked for Shreveport Parks and Recreation for many years. Sports were very important to Coach Frank. He was the founder of Shreveport Gymnastics Supply Company.
His parents, six brothers and three sisters preceded Frank in death. Left to cherish beautiful memories are his wife of 62 years, Cleo McCathern Pernici; daughters, Margaret Catanese and husband, Anthony and Lauren Jones and husband, Jerald all of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Ashley Carnahan and husband, Shane, Kristen Catanese, Joshua Jones and wife, Leah and Casey Jones; great-grandchildren, Chandler Carnahan and Harrison Jones; sister-in-law, Frances Pernici of Shreveport, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honoring Frank, as pallbearers will be Joshua Jones, Casey Jones, Shane Carnahan, Frank Harris, Sam Pernici and Perry Pernici. Honorary pallbearers will be Ciro Lampo, Walter Ledet and Frank Richard Pernici.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Richard Haynie, Cornerstone Hospital, Northwest Louisiana War Veteran's Home and his sitters, Diane and Kay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Marshall Street Chapel
318-222-0348
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Pernici
Joy Duke
March 23, 2009
Mrs. Catanese and Family -
You have our families thoughts and prayers in the "homegoing" of your father. We will pray for God's grace to comfort you in the days ahead.
Our Prayers -
The Duke Family
(Connor Duke - 3rd Hour)
JACQUELINE WAFFER
March 23, 2009
HELLO MY FREIND AND MY SISTER I LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I KNOW ALL IS WELL, BECAUSE YOU KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. I LOVE YOU.
La Venda Loftin
March 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your from CMM.
La Venda Loftin
March 23, 2009
Mrs. Catanese
Maggie Schiffner
March 22, 2009
Lauren, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your dear family on the loss of your father. When we worked together, it was always such a joy when your parents stopped by to visit. May you find strength and comfort in your faith, the love of your family and in the warm embrace of your friends.
Craig Sheppert
March 22, 2009
My family moved into a house across the street from Mr. Pernici in 1964. He was a great neighbor as were his wife and children. He will be missed by many people.
Shirley Henry Boyd
March 21, 2009
Cleo, I read about Frank in the newspaper. I am so sorry. I taught school with Frank at Ridgewood. We had such a good time and lot's of good memories. I will always love him for just being there and helping me as a young girl with few experiences. He kept me straight. May God wrap his arms around you and your family during these hard times. Frank loved his family.
Nancy Cotton
March 21, 2009
Lauren, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I hope that you and your family find comfort in his memory.
Linda Sentell Wright
March 21, 2009
Lauren, I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all the good memories you have give you comfort through this difficult time and long after.
Ryan Stehr
March 21, 2009
Lauren,
I am very sad to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
mary Anne whitaker
March 21, 2009
Dear Cleo,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I always enjoyed visiting with you and Frank. My father loved Frank dearly as I am sure you know.
Mary Anne Whitaker
Davonna Reid
March 21, 2009
Please except my sincere condolences on the death of this dear man. I knew Mr. Pernici for over thirty years . I was a dance instructor in Shreveport for many years and dealt with him on a weekly basis for almost all of those years. My prayers are with his family. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
BILL HARTLEY
March 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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