Francisco Pagan 1928-2019

Frank was born Nov. 2, 1928, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and came to Youngstown in 1951.

He worked 29 years as a track inspector for Youngstown Sheet and Tube, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Sta. Rosa de Lima Church, where he served as a dedicated sacristan for over 60 years. He was recognized as a faithful member with the Association of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica since 1993. Frank enjoyed gardening, following the Tribe and dancing.

His wife, the former Antonia Arroyo, whom he married July 17, 1958, passed away Oct. 6, 2011.

Frank will always be remembered lovingly by his two daughters, Joanne (Danny) Donaldson and Amy (Phillip) Summitt; two sons, Ronnie (Iris) Pagan and Alvin Pagan; five grandchildren, Yvette, Nicholas, Dana, Sammie and Marcela; one great-grandchild, Connor; and a brother, Rafael. Besides his wife and parents, Frank was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

There will be funeral services 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish / Sta. Rosa de Lima Church. Family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Frank’s family.

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