Fugini

Franklin R. Fugini, 89, of Butler, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, while at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia.

Frank was born on Nov. 23, 1933, in Chicora, to Peter and Marie (Piccola) Fugini.

He was employed by Armco in the hot mill maintenance department for 41 years, retiring in May of 1993.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, where he served on the funeral committee and was a recipient of the Manifestation of the Kingdom Award.

He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and car restoration, and especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Meryl (Rodgers) Fugini, whom he married Sept. 29,1956; five brothers, Lewis, Robert, Father Francis, Alfred and Carl; and one sister, Gloria.

He was the loving father of Regis Fugini of Renton, Wash., Brenda Fugini and Barbara (Michael) Krchnak, both of Butler, and Gerald Fugini of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Marie Kovacevic and Vincent Krchnak.

He is also survived by one brother, Vincent; and three sisters, Bernie Martin, Sylvia Pennington and Rosemary Rumbaugh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUGINI — Friends of Franklin R. Fugini, who died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

Military honors will be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home by the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1661 N. Main Street Ext., Butler. The Rev. Kevin Fazio will officiate.

Interment will be in Hemphill Cemetery in Chicora.

Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to Doctors Without Borders, 40 Rector St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10006, or please visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

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