Frank was born July 11, 1934, to the late Guido and Domenica Yannucci in Youngstown.

He graduated from East High School; although he lived most of his life on the West Side of Youngstown, he was proud of his East Side roots. Frank was a founding member of the Fruit Street Reunion, a group of neighborhood friends who celebrated their lifelong bonds with regular social activities.

Frank was a detective for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s office and served on the drug task force. He later joined the Youngstown State University Police Department and took great pride in mentoring young officers.

He retired as a lieutenant in 1997, but Frank loved his work and couldn’t stay retired. He returned to work at the department in 2000 and continued working there until his final retirement in 2017.

Frank was co-owner of the Talk of the Town bar and restaurant in Youngstown’s Uptown district from 1976 to 1982. With Frank behind the bar and his late sister, Mary Jane, in the kitchen, the Talk was an Uptown hot spot that was usually packed with Frank’s friends and loyal customers.

After his retirement, Frank began attending St. John Episcopal Church with his wife, Dolores. He loved St. John’s and attended services regularly.

Frank was an enthusiastic and lifelong student of history and took particular interest in the Civil War. He was a founding member of the Cleveland Civil War Historians Group and he visited many Civil War battlefields and historical sites.

He loved Cleveland Indians baseball and tailgating before YSU games.

Most of all, Frank cherished time spent with his loved ones. He especially enjoyed holidays and his annual summer vacation on Lake Erie, a tradition he shared with a group of family and friends for more than 25 years. Frank was a devoted pet owner and he doted on his beloved cat, Maggie, who passed earlier this year.

Frank is survived by his son, Joe (Geralyn) DeNiro of Canfield; daughters, Roxanne (Marty) DeNiro of Austintown, Lori Yannucci of Cleveland Heights and Heidi (Tony) Perry of Youngstown; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members, including the Battisti clan, of which he was an honorary member.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Dolores; and his siblings Anne, Rose, Mary Jane, Jean and Paul.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman. Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken: the six-foot rule will be honored, and we kindly ask that all guests whose health allows to please wear a mask. For the health and safety of everyone, we ask that visitors do not linger at the funeral home after seeing the Yannucci Family.

Private funeral services will be held at St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave. in Youngstown, with the Rev. Gayle Catinella officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Frank’s name to St. John Episcopal Church or West Side Cats, 4305 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Joshua Gady, M.D., John Gianetti, M.D., and Lawrence Goldstein, M.D. for the kind and compassionate care shown to Frank.

Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or 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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Frank A. Yannucci 1934-2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Frank Anthony Yannucci, 85, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a short illness.

Frank was born July 11, 1934, to the late Guido and Domenica Yannucci in Youngstown.

He graduated from East High School and, although he lived most of his life on the West Side of Youngstown, he was proud of his East Side roots. Frank was a founding member of the Fruit Street Reunion, a group of neighborhood friends who celebrated their lifelong bonds with regular social activities.

Frank was a detective for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and served on the Drug Task Force. He later joined the Youngstown State University Police Department and took great pride in mentoring young officers.

He retired as a lieutenant in 1997, but Frank loved his work and couldn’t stay retired. He returned to work at the department in 2000 and continued working there until his final retirement in 2017.

Frank was co-owner of the Talk of the Town bar and restaurant in Youngstown’s Uptown district from 1976 to 1982. With Frank behind the bar and his late sister, Mary Jane, in the kitchen, the Talk was an Uptown hot spot that was usually packed with Frank’s friends and loyal customers.

After his retirement, Frank began attending St. John’s Episcopal Church with his wife, Dolores. He loved St. John’s and attended services regularly.

Frank was an enthusiastic and lifelong student of history and took particular interest in the Civil War. He was a founding member of the Cleveland Civil War Historians Group and he visited many Civil War battlefields and historical sites.

He loved Cleveland Indians baseball and tailgating before YSU games.

Most of all, Frank cherished time spent with his loved ones. He especially enjoyed holidays and his annual summer vacation on Lake Erie, a tradition he shared with a group of family and friends for more than 25 years. Frank was a devoted pet owner and he doted on his beloved cat, Maggie, who passed earlier this year.

Frank is survived by his son, Joe (Geralyn) DeNiro of Canfield; daughters, Roxanne (Marty) DeNiro of Austintown, Lori Yannucci of Cleveland Heights and Heidi (Tony) Perry of Youngstown; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members, including the Batista clan, of which he was an honorary member.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Dolores; and his siblings Anne, Rose, Mary Jane, Jean and Paul.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman. Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken: the 6-foot rule will be honored, and we kindly ask that all guests whose health allows to please wear a mask. For the health and safety of everyone, we ask that visitors do not linger at the funeral home after seeing the Yannucci Family.

The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, with the Rev. Gayle Catinella officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Frank’s name to St. John Episcopal Church or West Side Cats, 4305 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or 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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