Frank Anthony Failla

Frank was born December 27th, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Tony and Jannie Failla. At the age of five, the family returned to Stafford to truck farm their land. He attended Missouri City High school and participated in music and football. In 1944 he met the love of his life, Grace Marie Imbraguglio. They married in1948 spending over 65 beautiful years together. Frank was involved in rice farming and self-employed residential painting. Known for perfection in his field, he was gifted with the ability to create custom color before technology was invented. He retired at the age of 62.

Those who were fortunate to have known him will remember his smile that brightened up the room for he never met a stranger. Wherever he went he shared something: a bag of produce from the garden, fresh eggs, shucked and peeled pecans, spaghetti and meatballs, and above all, his infamous strawberry jelly. He fed the wild birds and unwanted animals as well. Frank enjoyed spending time in Sargent catching crabs and fishing from his pier. When he wasn’t in Sargent, he wanted to be hunting “in the woods” where he swore all things taste better. He instilled hard work and ethics. He leaves us with great memories and comical clichés that reflected life’s lessons.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Grace; and their children Janie and husband, Jeff Johnson, Carolyn and husband, Michael Scoggins, and Lisa and husband, Terry Raska; brothers, Joe Failla, P.T. Failla and wife, Ann; sister, Frances Williams and husband Johnny; grandchildren, Shelley Johnson, Kristin and Rob Stewart, Tony Johnson, Jason and Stacy Shurley, Michael Anthony Scoggins, Garrett Raska and Westin Raska; great- grandchildren, Grace, Ross and Jack Stewart; Jaycee and Rylee Shurley and Anthony Johnson.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Jannie Failla and sister, Eleanor Howard.

A Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m., Earthman Southwest Chapel in Stafford; visitation will follow from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2014, St. Albert of Trapani Catholic Church, 11027 S Gessner Dr. Houston, TX 7707. Rite of Committal to follow, Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Houston, TX 77077.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Rosenberg Animal Shelter 1207 Blume Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471