\t\t\tFrank \u2018Ziggy\u2019 Cerniglia \t\t<\/p>\n
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Frank Ziggy Cerniglia, 96, a lifetime resident of Scranton, passed away peacefully on March 31st at Allied Hospice after a brief illness.<\/p>\n
\nSurviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 72 years, Angie (Rescigno), daughter Ann Arcurie (Gino), Moscow, PA and son John Cerniglia (Maureen), Wake Forest, NC. 5 grandchildren, Kristen Cole (Andy), Graig Arcurie (Sarah), Colin Cerniglia (Christine), Daniel Cerniglia (Kayla) and Timothy Cerniglia. 10 great-grandchildren Luciano, Gaetano, Alessio & Domenico Arcurie, Amelia & AJ Cole, Stella & Arya Cerniglia and Sadie & Abigail Cerniglia, along with several nieces.<\/p>\n
\nFrank worked many years for the A&P Produce and the Scranton School District. After retirement he went back to part time work as a greeter\/driver for several local funeral homes, most notably Carl Savino\u2019s in West Scranton. For 40+ years he was a league secretary and bowler for the Local 229 bowling league. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.<\/p>\n
\nA kind, gentle man, Frank was a devoted Catholic and lifelong parishioner of St Lucy\u2019s Church in West Scranton. His faithfulness to family and friends was the way Frank lived his long rich life. He will be greatly missed.<\/p>\n
\nMass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday April 11 th at 10AM in St. Eulaila\u2019s Church, Roaring Brook Township. Burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst Township.<\/p>\n
\nFamily and friends may visit Friday April 10 th from 4PM-6PM at Savino Traditional Funerals & Cremation Care in West Scranton, Carl J. Savino, Jr.- Supervisor.<\/p>\n
\nThe family requests in lieu of flowers please send donations to Allied Hospice: 511 Morgan Hwy, PO Box 1103, Scranton, PA 18501 or St. Ann\u2019s Monastery, 1233 St Ann\u2019s St, Scranton, PA 18504.<\/p>\n