Frank W. Uvanni Jr.

UVANNI, Frank W. Jr., of Richmond, Va., formerly of Rome, N.Y., died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, in New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, N.Y. His untimely death occurred while he was escorting his wife for her doctor's appointment at Dr. Yanuzzi's office in New York City. He was born on September 16, in Rome, the son of Frank W. and Concepta Stewart Uvanni Sr. On January 20, 1951, he married Gloria Giardino, in Rome, New York. Frank graduated from Rome Free Academy High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, a Master's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Psychology from Syracuse University. He was employed as a school psychologist and speech pathologist for Rome City School District for over 35 years and also served as the Director of Pupil Personnel. He also worked as a speech pathologist in Richmond, Virginia. Frank and his wife, Gloria, were residents of Richmond, Va. since 2000. While in Richmond, Va., he was a member of St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church. He was also an honorary member of the Elks Club. While in Rome, he was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. Frank was a loving husband, dedicated father, adoring grandfather, and loving brother. His number one priority was his family followed by the church. He was very generous in helping Catholic charities. Surviving besides his loving wife of over 56 years, Gloria, is a daughter, Lisa Uvanni, Allendale, N.J.; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank George and Regina Uvanni, Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Jan Uvanni of Rome; and six grandchildren, Alexander and Cassandra Uvanni-Tannenbaum, and Ashley, Elizabeth, Robbie and Frankie Uvanni. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Concepta, and a brother, E. Richard Uvanni, on August 22, 2007. The family would like to thank Dr. Yanuzzi, his nurse, Nancy, the New York City Police Department, Dr. Perlman, and New York City Emergency Services for their compassion and assistance. Funeral services will be held at the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. A Mass of the Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Interment will take place in St. John's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.