Frank Zaccagnini Sr., 96, of Economy Borough, passed away on August 17, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 21, 1927, in Ambridge, a son of the late Anthony and Degdeamenta Cminnie-Tarquinio Zaccagnini. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, sister Dorothy Steines, and a brother William Zaccagnini.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Frank Zaccagnini Jr., and Anthony (Norma) Zaccagnini, grandchildren, Anthony and Angela Zaccagnini, and 2 sisters, Norma ValBrunone and Gloria Cardinale.
He was the owner and operator of A.Z. Nursery for over 70 years, where he worked alongside his 2 sons. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, a member of the Sons of Italy, and member of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 21 from 5-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, from where a prayer will be offered Thursday, August 22 at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church-St Luke the Evangelist Parish.
Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice and Brenda Mason of Homemaker Home Health for the loving and compassionate care given to Frank the past 3 years.