WESTFIELD –
Frank M. Simeoli, “Nonno,” 94, of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017, in the company of his lov
ed ones. Frank was born in Springfield, Mass. on January 22, 1923, and was a 1940 graduate of Springfield Technical High School. Frank enlisted in the Navy, serving in World War II with CB11 in the South Pacific, CM 2nd Class. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Tina (DePilato) Simeoli; father, Joseph A. Simeoli; mother, Mary (Curto) Simeoli; sister, Frances Simeoli, and brother, Anthony Simeoli. Frank leaves his son, Jay M. Simeoli and daughter-in-law, Peggie (Johnson) Simeoli; his granddaughters, Ann M. Simeoli, her husband, Matthew Cortis, and Mary F. Simeoli, Esq. Frank leaves beloved nieces and nephews: Paul Rana, and his wife, Terrie; Mark Caporale and his wife, Wendy; Phil Caporale, and his wife, Valerie; Dolores McClune, and her husband, James; Chris Robinson, and her husband, Mark. Frank enjoyed golf and cheering for the 49ers. He leaves a legacy as the world’s greatest baseball fan and his beloved Detroit Tigers. Frank’s family would like to thank Baystate Hospice for their wonderful care. A wake will be held Saturday from 9-11 at Tazzini Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in memoriam to Baystate Hospice.
