Frank J. DiRosa, 83, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away on April 26, 2019, at Largo Medical Center. Frank was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Holy Name High School where he excelled as an athlete before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea.
He was a long time member of the Cleveland YMCA as an accomplished handball champion and was also scouted for the Cleveland Indians. After retiring from the Teamsters, he and his family moved to Florida. He belonged to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where he attended mass regularly.
His main passion was his family, both near and far, as he enjoyed annual trips to Cleveland, Ohio. Frank was especially fond of spaghetti dinners around the table with his family, catching up with his sisters and nephews, reminiscing with friends, talking of the old days, spending time on Murray Hill, making wine, and frequent shopping at Sam’s Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore “Sam” DiRosa and Sophia (Walsh) DiRosa. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosemary; daughters, Charisse (Conrad) Lyttle, Carmen (Richard) Tindall; son, Sam DiRosa; sisters, Elaine (Dick) Oswald, Sandra (Joe) Schembre and Michelle DiRosa; grandchildren, Tai Lyttle, Antonio Lyttle, and Angelina Tindall; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Frank will be dearly missed and always carried in our hearts. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at Holy Name Catholic Church 8328 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44105 at 11:00AM on May 25th, 2019. He will be interred at Calvary Cemetery 10000 Miles Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44105 following Mass. A reception luncheon will immediately follow at Holy Name Catholic Church Hall.
Special Person, I will miss him coming over and just sitting down and talking, R.I.E
P Mr DiRosa until we meet again.
He will be missed. RIP cuz
I’ve met him a few times. Pleasant man. Will be missed
RIP Uncle Frank. You will be greatly missed. You were the glue of the family. I hope the “spiders” brought a smile to you during you last tough days. Love you!
Prayers to your family. RIP
The loss of this man will forever leave an empty spot in my heart. I know he is at peace but I will miss him! Until we see other again. Semper Fi.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family . God Speed.
Hockey…. I will so miss you saying “what you want,where’s that baby”. Brooklynn says she misses her Poppi! I hope you are making wine for all in Heaven! Xoxoxo
Condolences to you Conrad and his wife on their loss. May you be comforted. May his soul rest in peace.
That is such a lovely picture of Mr. DiRosa. He was such a character and I have many good and funny memories of him from my childhood. Above all he loved his family so much. He was very special and leaves a great legacy behind.
COUS,HAD YOUR BEDROOM READY WITH SOME MARINE PIC,S ON THE WALLS,WITH MY MY BEAUTIFUL VAL AWAY LOOKING FORWARD FOR SOME FUN THAT ONLY YOU COULD BRING .CHEWING THE RAG ABOUT THE OLD DAYS ,DIROSA LOUNGE BAR, UNCLE MIKES PLACES THE PICNICS AND THE TRIPS TO FLORIDA WHEN THE KIDS WERE SMALL . BABES WEDDING WITH JOE,RAY MY DAD.YOU TOLD MY BROTHER YOUR UNCLES WERE GOING TO BOYCOTT THE WEDDING IF THEY DIDN,T SEE ANY WINE ON THERE TABLE. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN AND THE WINE APPEARED. LATER FRANKIE D.
You always made me smile…Rest well
Joan and I went to high school with Frank (and I went grade school with his sister Elaine for a while). He was always at our class reunions (1956). He truly was a good guy and a great athlete. Frank really was a true Namer and we will greatly miss him.
I am sorry so for your loss, Frank will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family now and always!
Carmen and family,
So sorry for your loss. I liked your father alot. I hope his memory and efforts lives strong.
Tomm