Frank S. Falaschi

Frank S. Falaschi, age 89, passed away Friday November 9, 2012, at his residence.  Frank was born in Racine on November 8, 1923, son of the late Alfred and Josephine (nee: Gallo) Falaschi.

During World War II, Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army, while stationed in the European Theater. On December 10, 1949, he married the love of his life, Bernardean D. Sharpe.  They shared fifty five years together before she passed away on August 14, 2004.

Frank was employed with Western publishing for forty-three years until his retirement in 1986.  He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.  A man short in stature, but big in heart, Frank loved to sing and dance with Bernie, and go golfing, hunting and fishing with his sons, family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his sons, Rocky (Janice) Falaschi, Gary (Elaine) Falaschi, Tim (Sally) Falaschi, Scott (Retta) Falaschi, Mark (Grace) Falaschi; his adopted son, Tom Hansen; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Louie (Lucy) Falaschi; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents and wife, Frank was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Jimmy; and two sisters, Rosie Falaschi and Mary Porcaro.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 1 p.m.  Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m.
     
The family extends a special thank you to the entire staff at Home Harbor for their loving and compassionate care. 

MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME

 803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888