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FRANK MIRABELLA Obituary

MIRABELLA, Frank, 87, died September 27, 2011. He was the owner of Mirabella's Seafood Restaurant in Tampa for 40 years, 1952-1992. He was President of the Greater Tampa Restaurant Association for two years and State Director of the Florida Restaurant Association for five years. After retiring in 1992, he became the Manager of the Tampa Bay Little League concession stands in South Tampa for eight years. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Mirabella and Richard Mirabella and his spouse, Connie; daughter, Darlene Housefield and husband, David; grand-children, Matthew, Coleman and spouse, Abby, Alicia and spouse, Matt, Jacob, Richard, Autumn, Joshua, Michael, Luke and Hannah; and great-grand-child, Zachary. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2011, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave. The family will greet friends and family members at the reception, which will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donation's may be sent to St. Judes Children's Hospital or LifePath Hospice. 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Please sign the online guestbook at www.blountcurry macdill.com.

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Published by TBO.com on Sep. 29, 2011.

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John Shea

July 6, 2025

I never had the pleasure of knowing Mr Mirabella but I have great memories of his restaurant on Dale Mabry . My mom raised me alone in Tampa. She worked at Mass Brothers during the day and would bring home Mirabella´s seafood boxes for a treat once in a while. I can still remember the aroma when you opened up the box. Sleep well Mr Mirabella you fed a lot of people great food.

Mario Nunez

October 2, 2011

On behalf of the cast and crew of The Tampa Natives Show we offer our condolences to the entire Mirabella family. Mirabella's Seafood Restaurant was the source of so many happy times for so many of us Tampa Natives.
We mourn the passing of such a wonderful man who leaves behind an enduring legacy. Mario R. Nunez
TampaNativesShow.com

The Pilley Family

September 29, 2011

We are very sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We have such fond memories of Mirabellas, and to this day, we continue to crave those blue boxes!!!

Thanks for all the happy years both at the restaurant and at the the Little League concession stands.

May your hearts be filled with the knowledge that your Dad made others happy and placed smiles on their faces.

Jody Marino Rubeis

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to you Dennis and Family, Your Dad always had a hug and a big smile on his face, My Dad Tony loved Frankie so much and I know that they are together now to watch over us. God Bless you, love to you and your family.

Jane Hillman McDonnough

September 29, 2011

So many wonderful memories with the Mirabella family and I know that Frank will be missed. He always greeted me with such affection and kindness and won a place in my heart as he did with so many. Our prayers are with all the family.

Bill & Shirley Stewart

September 29, 2011

Tampa has lost another fine business owner and friend to all. The name Mirabella is very well known throughout the Tampa Bay area for owning one of Tampa's best Restaurant's. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Mirabella family and all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace.

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