Frank Rigelsky 1949-2022

Frank was a father of three, Janene (Sean) Madras of Erie, Pa., Frank (Christina) Rigelsky of Highland Heights and Michael (Candace) Rigelsky of Orlando, Fla.; however, he was most proud of his seven grandchildren, Andrew, Nolan, Zac, Ryan, Ava, Peyton and Parker. Frank leaves his sisters, Patricia of Youngstown, who helped care for him to the end, and Mary Ann Miller of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and brother, Tom (Doris) Schragal of Layton, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. Rigelsky and Katherine Sefcik Rigelsky; and his brother, Tom Miller.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Frank graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Youngstown State University. He never met a stranger, and to many, he was known as “The UPS Man” who was always up for a friendly conversation. You could often find him bowling, on a local golf course, or sitting behind a drum set playing a few sets for local polka bands.

Stubborn to the end, in his last years, not even renal cancer could keep Frank down, as he fought relentlessly and lived beyond all expectations. Frank was grateful for his family, friends and neighbors, who were his allies in his fight and helped him achieve his goal of happily living out his days in his own home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Holy Family Church.

Family and friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, where prayers will be held at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to his grandchildren’s college funds or the Healthwell Foundation (heathwellfoundation.org).

Frank loved his coffee. The next time you grab yourself a cup, please raise it to Frank.

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