Francis P. Julian

LEWISTON – Francis “Frank” P. Julian, 80 a resident of Lewiston formerly of Bangor died unexpectedly Saturday at Central Maine Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Bangor, June 10, 1931 the son of Peter and Margaret (O’Keefe) Julian. He attended Bangor schools and was a graduate of John Bapst High School where he played football during their undefeated season and winning the State Championship in 1948. In the early 1960’s, Frank owned and operated the famous Pizza Roma on Main St., in Bangor. He then became a novelty salesman throughout Maine. He never retired and worked with his family and their endeavors up until the tme of his death. Survivors include four sons, Michael Julian and wife Carolyn of Old Town, Frank J. Julian of Lewiston, Peter M. Julian and wife Kimberly of Lewiston, and John F. Julian and companion Tina Rose of Greene; five daughters, Brenda Smith and husband Thomas of Holden, Nancy Gross and husband Arnold of Old Town, Maina Fernald and husband Bob of Bangor, Susan Gildart and husband Michael of Bangor, and Melinda Novella and husband Jay of Auburn; two sisters, Terry Deveau and Ann Julian both of Connecticut. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. Besides his parents he was predeceased by the mother’s of his children, Elaine Stewart and Kathryn Smith; one son, James Julian, two sisters Maina Julian and Mary Hersey, as well as two brothers James and Joseph Julian. Funeral services honoring Frank’s life will be held Wednesday, October 5th 1:00PM at the Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home. Memorial doantion’s in Frank’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or online at donations.diabetes.org Burial will be held later at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Old Town. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com