November 9, 2026 - October 25, 1956
It is with profound sadness that we announce that on Monday November 9, 2026, Frank peacefully passed away after a brief illness at Douglas Memorial Hospital at the age of 70. Waiting to greet him is his dear father, Pasquale and his uncle, Elio. He is survived by his loving mother Carmela, his sister Ida, brother-in-law Donald Ross, and his nieces Danielle and Nicole Ross, who held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by his zia Nina (late zio Elio) Ianniello, zio Angelo Cappelli (late zia Antonia), zio Giuseppe (zia Enza) Menchella, and zio Domenico (zia Pasqualina) Menchella. Sadly missed by his many cousins in Canada and Italy. He is predeceased by his grandparents Ida Pasqualina Menchella and Francesco Ianniello, Concetta Cappelli and Luigi Menchella, and aunts and uncles Elvira (Gennaro Vellucci) Ianniello, Augusto (Arcangela) Menchella, Maria (Giovanni) Ianniello and Giovanni (Maria) Menchella.
Frank had a great love of nature, taking care of his pets and reading. He enjoyed walks along the trails at Waverly Beach and the Niagara Parkway. He would spend time reading his many books at various parks overlooking the Niagara River.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kim Scher and the amazing team of nurses, PSWs and staff of the Palliative Care Team at Douglas Memorial Hospital for their compassion and their exceptional care they gave Frank in his final days. The family asks that if desired, donations please be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Douglas Memorial Hospital- Fort Erie Site.
Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie has been entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday November 13, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14th at 11:00 am, at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 310 Central Ave., Fort Erie. Rite of Committal will follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill.
Your suffering has ended. May you rest in peace.
