Franklin L. Namath, Sr., CLU, 85, of Chippewa Township, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Born on January 5, 1938, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late John A. and Rosal E. Namath.
He was a proud graduate of Beaver Falls High School in 1955 and was devoted to the orange and black. He went on to attend the University of Kentucky on both baseball and football scholarships. Mr. Namath had been an insurance agent for more than 60 years, having owned and operated his own agency. He was a member of the LMBA Club and was an active parishioner of St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish. In his free time, he enjoyed golf, gardening, and fishing. Most of all, he enjoyed precious moments spent with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Edith (Mendicino) Namath; children, Michael P. (Lisa) Namath, Lisa Ann Namath, and Frankin L. (Allison) Namath, Jr.; grandchildren, Michael Andrew Namath, Matthew (Nashel) Namath, Jacob David Namath, and Sophia Rose Namath; a brother, Joseph W. Namath; a sister, Rita J. Sims; a sister-in-law, Sharon Namath; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and his three fur babies, Scarlet, Scout and Winnie.
Friends will be received on Friday, January 5th from 2-7PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls-www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, January 6th at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Namath’s name to the St. Monica Angel Fund- 609 10th St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.