FRANK J. FARINACCI age 64, beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Silver) for 31 years; loving father of Katelynn (Sean Dunn) and Mickie (Jake Favela) Farinacci; devoted grandfather of Evelyn Dunn; cherished son of the late James (Doris) and Mary Farinacci (nee Dogoda); brother of Michele (Doug) Sorensen, Pat (Greg Stahl) Lombardi, Jude Farinacci, Martha (Michael) Byrne, and Amy (Kevin) Alexander; Uncle and friend of many.
Frank was born on June 9, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. His devotion and service to others continued throughout his life. Frank held many positions for The Lubrizol Corporation over his 35-year tenure, resulting in his time as the Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator encouraging embracing of proper OSHA compliances for safe living in and out of the workplace for all. Frank also served as an E.R.O./fire fighter for the Lubrizol Fire Department - He was truly passionate about fire safety and taught many how to put out a fire should they ever encounter one. To say Frank was hardworking would be an understatement; He also volunteered as a member of CERT, The Community Emergency Response Team, was an EMTA, and participated in Toastmasters. He was a mechanic through and through most of all he enjoyed working on cars. He also enjoyed cooking and tending to his yard. Frank was many things, however his greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He loved spending time with his wife and daughters, whether he was coaching his daughter’s softball team, swimming at the local pool together during the summers, or sharing the simple moments with all of them and his treasured granddaughter. With family by his side, On March 11, 2024, this man full of strength and personality earned his rest.
Contributions may be made in memory of Frank to Tunnels to Towers Foundation by clicking
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Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Frank at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 4-8 PM.
Please meet for a Catholic Funeral Mass honoring Frank’s life Friday, March 15, 2024, at St. Clare Catholic Church, 5659 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124, at 10 AM.
Military Honors following the Catholic Funeral Mass at the Church.