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Frank Scioscia Obituary
Worcester - Frank Scioscia, 94, of Worcester died peacefully Saturday August 8, 2015 in the Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Frank is survived by several nephews and nieces in the Scioscia, Ferro and Hopkins families. He was predeceased by a brother Nicholas Scioscia, and two sisters; Theresa Hopkins, and Mary Ferro.
Frank was born in Worcester son of the late Pompilio and Louisa (Allegretti) Scioscia and lived here all his life. He attended Worcester Boys Trade School. Frank served his country proudly during WWll and served in the United States Navy Submarine Service for 20 years. He worked for the United States Postal Service for many years before he retired. Frank was a life member of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann. He was also a member of the Italian American Veterans Post #3, the East Side Improvement Club and the Worcester Order of Eagles Club. Frank was a quiet man who loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed all the friends he had at the various Organizations he belonged to, and loved to walk. He will be missed by his family and friends.
A graveside service will be held in St John's Cemetery on Wednesday August 12, at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and meet directly at the Cemetery in the St. Joan of Arc Section which is over the bridge. There will also be Military Honors present. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is assisting Franks family with his funeral service. To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Frank, please visit his memorial site at
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Scioscia
John and Pat Hopkins
August 13, 2015
Uncle Frank we'll always remember your trips out to Holden to pick up Mike and Chris to hike up to Mount Wachusett for the day. Sitting under the grapevine and your wonderful homemade wine and white pizza.. We love you and will miss you. Rest in peace. Thanks for the memories !
August 12, 2015
You are loved and missed and we will never forget the memories of you.
Love, your nephew Mike Hopkins and wife Jodie Hopkins.
Steve Hopkins
August 12, 2015
Rest in peace I'll miss you steve
Sandra Tomasello-Paradis
August 12, 2015
Thank you for being a good friend to my family all those years on Merrifield Street. May you rest in peace, Frankie.
Nick Nichols
August 11, 2015
To the Scioscia Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Frank's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Frank will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
ENC(SS) Frank Scioscia
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
August 10, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Frank's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Frank's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Frank Anthony Scioscia ENC(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Dr.Timothy Hoffman
August 10, 2015
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
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