Frank Joseph Cipriano

company of his family on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 after an extended illness.

He was born in Piqua, Ohio on July 7, 1936 to the late Columbus attorney, Frank J. Cipriano,

Sr. and Amelia (Gentile). He is survived by his wife, Kay (Argust); his children, Caryn (Randy)

Blauser, Julie (Craig) Douglas, and Christopher (Gretchen) Cipriano; grandchildren Mark

(Christa) Parisi, Michelle Parisi, Nicole Douglas, Alex Douglas, Jillian Blauser, Ryan Blauser,

Nicolas Cipriano, and Adam Cipriano; great-grandchildren, Carter and Charlotte Parisi; as well

as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Angelo

Cipriano, Marie (Cipriano) Ort, and Ronald Cipriano.

Frank grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio and graduated in 1954 from Upper Arlington High

School. He graduated in 1959 with a Marketing degree from The Ohio State University. He

served as a medic in the National Guard. He met his beloved wife Kay (Argust) while both were

working at Lazarus Department Store in downtown Columbus, and they were married on July

29, 1961.

A well-known figure in Central Ohio Real Estate circles, Frank began his career developing and

selling bars and restaurants, before meeting his mentors and future partners, Earl Sisson and

Seyman Stern, who educated him in land development. Frank was considered a visionary in his

field, and later founded Land Network, a real estate development company which emphasized

providing affordable housing options for the Central Ohio market.

Frank was a generous and enterprising person who liked to help others and shape his

community. He sponsored numerous disadvantaged scholars in college, and helped many

young professionals further their careers. He was a staunch supporter of the Mid-Ohio Food

Bank and routinely "adopted" classrooms in struggling schools. He enjoyed being involved in

local politics and served on numerous boards, including the Columbus Regional Airport

Authority and Central Ohio Transit Authority. His social circle was wide, and he took great

pleasure in meeting and connecting people with diverse interests. He could often be spotted at

Table 20 at Lindey's, chatting with his many friends and business associates as they passed.

A prayer service will be held at 1:45 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, followed by visitation from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 4, 2019, at St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220. A graveside service will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S. High Street, Lockbourne, OH 43137.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the caring staff at the Forum at

Knightsbridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for Hematology Research to the

James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute, 460 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.