Born in Iowa in 1977, Stephanie Nicole Frangipane (Neill) loved life. She played violin as a child, had a horse (Smoky) from 12 to 16 years old, with whom she won many times at barrel racing and cow penning. Steph had been a skydiver, rock climber, and enjoyed snow skiing and gliding. A lover of travel, her favorite spots were the islands, whether in Venice, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and anywhere a cruise ship would take her.
She worked to help the homeless, supported LGBTQ organizations, and was always willing to help animal rescue programs and various children programs.
Her smile and laughter were infectious, at home as well as in the office. She could do most anything she had a mind to do, including getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at the University of Phoenix while working full time.
Stephanie was a great friend to all, and will be sorely missed by friends and family alike. We were all very fortunate to have this angel in our lives.
She is survived by her parents, her sister Amber, brother in law Michael and niece Serena as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Here are some comments from her friends:
“There are people you will meet who have a certain glimmer and mischievous smile that you know - they will make you laugh right away. They will say all the things you want to say but much wittier - and far more graceful. Steph was that way for me. She was my catalyst for fun, laughter and being silly. As your beautiful dad wrote - shine on you crazy diamond. You definitely lit up the room when you walked into it, first with your great figure & fashion sense, then your beautiful eyes and lastly - a knock out smile. Your sarcasm was off the rails too, I remember you were one of the few that have made Terry laugh out loud and take him out at the knees with your searing wit. But you were not afraid to be 12 and silly. Your Twitter bio said it all and still makes me smile. We love you Dainty Nacho... We will miss you - rest in laughter Steph, giggles and a comforter of peace.”
“It was an honor to have known her.”
“I always loved seeing Stephanie whenever we crossed paths. She was so kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was very sweet to our boys whenever we saw her. She will be missed.”
“She was loved by me and everyone. She was a force to be reckoned with! But most of all she had a huge heart!”
“Stephanie was a ray of light in our world.”
“I will miss our phone calls and unlimited laughs.”
“I will miss her laugh, sense of humor and never-ending talk of sloths. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.”
“Steph always had a smile on her face and lit up every room she was in.”
“She was an amazing person, great co-worker and was a great advocate for what she believed in!”
In lieu of flowers, we are asking that friends who wish to, please donate to one of Stephanie’s favorite charities - Metropolitan Ministries in Saint Petersburg, FL. https://www.metromin.org/
Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.
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