Obituary of Frank Valicenti

Frank Valicenti December 8, 1930 - June 18, 2015 Frank Valicenti was born in Monroe on December 8, 1930. He was one of four children born from the union of the late Dominic Valicenti and the late Jennie (Lavoria) Valicenti. Frank graduated from Monroe High School in 1949 and attended RETS Technical Center receiving his Electrican Certificate. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Frank married the former Delorne McAnally on September 25, 1951 at St. Joseph Church in Monroe. Together they would raise seven children. He was a hard worker and supported his family as an Electrician employed at Chrysler, taking retirement in 1994. On October 4, 2003, Frank married the former Shirley Randall Parker at the First Apostolic Church in Sylvania, Ohio. Frank was quite the jokester, continuously putting a smile on someone's face. He was known to be a "thrifty" man, always looking for the next bargain. Frank appreciated the outdoors on his many road trips, whether it was taking the family camping or just going for a drive. He was man of many talents. He sang and played the piano, used his creativity woodworking and liked to tinker around on old cars to sell them. Frank loved his family dearly. Over the years, he enjoyed the many family occasions where he was able to make his famous homemade pizza with its special sauce and loved to take his children and grandchildren to Independent Dairy for ice cream. Frank Valicenti, age 84 of Northwood, Ohio passed away at Mercy St. Charles Hospital on Thursday, June 18, 2015. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by his first wife: Delorne Valicenti on April 21, 2002; two brothers: Joe and Johnny Valicenti; a sister: Matilda Valicenti; and a grandson: David Vancena in 2006. To cherish his memory he leaves his beloved wife: Shirley Valicenti, seven children: Fran (Larry) Jessop, Chris Valicenti, Perry (Cinidie) Valicenti, Diane(Ron) Vancena , Tracy (Missy) Valicenti, Yvonne(Randy) Burchette and Terry Valicenti ; two step-children: Steve Parker and Sheila (Robert) Johnston; nineteen grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00pm till 8:00pm on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734)384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 also at Merkle's with Reverend Kris Dillingham of First Apostolic Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle, Michigan. Memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.