Frank Paonessa Jr.

Frank Paonessa Jr. 88, of Henderson, NV (formerly Niagara Falls, NY) passed away Monday October 12th, 2015 in Henderson, NV. He was born November 8, 1926 to Frank Sr. And Rose Paonessa in Niagara Falls, NY. He was a wonderful devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Frank is survived by daughter, Carol R Seybert, sons, Frank and Thomas (Lisa) Paonessa, 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, brother, Phillip T. (Mary) Paonessa of Niagara Falls, NY and sister, Josephine Paonessa of Henderson, NV. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet L. Olsen, son, Anthony (Laura) Paonessa, brothers, Joseph, Paul (Mary) and Louis F. (Doreen) Paonessa of Niagara Falls, NY. Frank served in the U.S Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Carborundum Company in Niagara Falls where he was a supervisor. He was a devoted Catholic and an avid New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, and Notre Dame Fan. Frank also enjoyed the sport of horse racing. Visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2015 from 4pm - 7 pm with a Vigil service at 6pm, at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV, 89015. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Rd, Henderson, NV. Interment will follow at Palm Boulder Highway Cemetery, Henderson, NV