Francis "Frank" Passalacqua's Obituary
Francis "Frank" Passalacqua, 63 of Longview, TX and formerly of Seneca Falls, NY passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at his residence.
Frank was born in Seneca Falls, NY on December 26th, 1949. The son of late Tony and Mary Passalacqua from Newark, NY. He had resided in Longview for 22 years, previously living in Corpus Christi; Waukegan, IL; and Bethesda, MD. He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, from 1968 to 1989 and was a medical photographer and a fleet Marine forces FMF corpsman. Serving in Okinawa and various Navy hospitals before retiring. Frank's love for family was very deep. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved cooking for his family and friends, and also enjoyed the game of golf. Everyone was blessed by his amazing gift of photography, of which he had a business for 35 years. His wit and humor will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Kathy, children Nicole Myles of Longview, Regina Chris Deslatte of Longview, Santino Sherry Passalacqua of Dallas, Christina Craig Little of Longview, Michael Jessica Passalacqua of Chattanooga, TN. His Grandchildren K.D. and Kellie Myles of Longview, Aaron, Olivia and Sophie Deslatte of Longview, Tony and Cameron Little of Longview, Anthony Passalacqua fo Chattanooga, TN. Also, sisters Ann Marie Steven Vandemortel and Toni Marie Chris Avery of Newark, NY, and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may attend a viewing at Rader Funeral Home in Longview on Thursday March 21st, 2013 from 6 to 8pm. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 22nd, 2013 at 11am at Fellowship Bible Church, 4600 McCann Rd. Longview, TX
Memorial donations may be made to the Awana program at Fellowship Bible Church.
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