Frank A. Fossati

Frank A. Fossati, 92, of Victoria, passed away February 17, 2016. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 30, 1923 to the late Frank Louis and Ella Mae Vogt Fossati. He worked many years as a plumber for Victoria Plumbing, then started his own business and was owner of Area Plumbing which he operated for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Melvera Schrader Fossati of Victoria; daughters, Melva Jean Pfeffer, Sherrill Mundy and husband John, Nancy Borden and husband Rick, all of Victoria, Gale Worsham and husband Louis of Goliad; sons, Richard Fossati and wife Lea, Michael Fossati and wife Christine, all of Victoria, and Joel Fossati of Oregon; sisters, Veronica Pahmiyer, Theresa Bomersbach, all of Victoria, Gloria Ann Borreca of Houston; brother, Xavier Fossati of Victoria; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Rita Tuttle and Catherine Wyatt; brothers, Gregory, Vincent and Gerard Fossati.

A Rosary will be recited at 12:15 pm, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. The Funeral Mass will follow at 1:00 pm officiated by Rev. Kristopher Fuchs. Burial will be held at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's High School Library Fund, 110 E. Red River, Victoria, Texas, 77901, or Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas, 77901.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.