Francis John Pavesic

Francis John Pavesic passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital with his cherished wife, Theresa with him. He was born on January 7, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Francis George Pavesic and wife, Elizabeth Laskey Pavesic.

Frank was known to be a kind and loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was a selfless provider who always put others’ needs and wants before his own. One word to describe his philosophy of life is devoted. He loved his wife and family unconditionally but his greatest devotion was to his savior, our Lord. He was a friend and example to all who knew him.

Frank was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, IL. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he attended Louisiana State University, playing for his beloved LSU Tigers. GEAUX TIGERS! He worked for South Central Bell for 30 years, retiring in 1985 as installation and maintenance supervisor in Laurel, MS. In his free time, he gave back to the youth in the community of Laurel by officiating high school football games for 50 years.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends always enjoying the fellowship and much laughter. Watching and attending the football games of his LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints were his personal passion. He was a faithful member of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Birmingham, AL.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Theresa, daughter, Ann Marie Pavesic Caldwell (Bill), two grandsons, Ryan Caldwell and Tyler Caldwell (Mary Beth), four great grandsons, Anderson, Alex, Cooper and Mason, two brothers, James (Jim) Pavesic (Trudy) and William (Bill) Pavesic, nine nephews, James (Jimmy) Pavesic (Diann), John Pavesic (Debbie), Bob Pavesic (Lisa), David Pavesic (Jenny), Matthew Pavesic (Fred), Eric Pavesic (Paulo), Mike Reynolds (Sue), Bryan Reynolds(Laura), and Tim Reynolds (Sue), sister-in-law, Mary Anne Malone, two nieces, Anna Malone Pickett (Bobby Jr.) and Jamie Malone Wilson (Robert), numerous great nieces and great nephews and too many chosen family known to him simply as friends.

He was welcomed into the heavenly kingdom by his parents, sister, Elizabeth (Dolly) Pavesic Reynolds, sister-in-law Ila Pavesic, brother-in-law, Charles Malone and great niece, Kinsey Marie Pickett.

With a grateful heart, we thank our loving and supportive friends and family who were by our side throughout Frank’s final journey. A special thank you to Myra Mabire and Lynne McCharen who were by our side constantly providing love, and physical and emotional support. Your love and support will always be remembered. You two are angels who were placed in our lives in our time of need. Visitation will be held from 9AM until service time. Funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Paul, in Birmingham, on December 17, at 10AM with The Very Reverend Bryan W. Jerabek officiating. Pallbearers will be: Richard (Dick) Chapin, Robert Wilson, Bobby Pickett Jr., Ryan Caldwell, Tyler Caldwell, Dennis (Thunder) Mabire.

There will be a Facebook Live (www.facebook.com/ridoutsfuneralparlors) and later recorded Youtube of the 10:00 AM Mass and again of Military Honors Afterwards in two different broadcasts a few minutes apart for casket placement and for the military team to repair.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Cathedral of Saint Paul, 2120 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 or your charity of choice.

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love. Where there is offence , let me bring pardon. Where there is discord, let me bring union. Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.” Prayer of St. Francis