My condolences go to the Lamanna's family. I knew Frank when I was working in Phoenix before transfering to Florida with SWA. He was a good guy to work with and we used to talk about flying as well. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.....

Frank, Lori & the Lamanna Family:

Irma and I send our condolence. 

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchnge.

Buddy & Irma Shearl

Franco n' me were pals. We worked the SWA Children's Christmas Party together,and we were Teamster shop stewards together-comrades in arms.We were both East-coasters (I'm from the Jersey side of the river)We hit it off as soon as we met.My most memorable experience with Franco was after the kid's Xmas party,musta been 2005.Franco got the CAF B-17 bomber for the party, he was going to ride it back to Falcon Field afterwards.After the party I come pulling into my driveway(I lived near Falcon Field) and I hear the B-17 lumbering overhead-right over my house.I call Franco on his cell and ask "hey, the B-17 just flew over me-you on board?" He shouts back.."YEA-I'M FLYING IT...THEY LET ME FLY IT!!! GOTTA GO!!!...Man, Franco really loved airplanes. He did a lot of good for a lot of people in the time he worked at Southwest.And he was always smilin'...That big Cheshire-Cat grin.. If I may I'd like to use one of Franco's quotes back at him- "I loved him like a brother". Rest in Peace Dear Friend.

The pictures say a thousand words about his life. He touched those that came into contact with him, and left memories for all of us to reflect upon. Enjoy Franco, as you know, life truly does begin now. God bless your family.

Frank, Lori and the Lamanna family-My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Andrew & I have been thinking of you daily. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Once again, I'm so sorry for your loss.  Much Love- Amy&Andrew Bowen (Lori's sister and nephew)

Frank , Lori and Family I am so sorry for your loss , I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Susan, please know that we will be thinking of you and your family today. We all wish we could be there for you. We are very proud to have known Frank he was such a good person. We knew you had a good guy that Christmas you brought him home,about 14 years ago. He stayed up Christmas eve putting a little four-wheeler together for our son that we couldn't, we knew he was a keeper then.
Susan, you and the Lamanna Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Jerry and Peggi Dyar

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Frank and to all of your family. I knew Frank as Franco as many others do. My name is Mike Nelson and I hired on to Southwest Airlines with Franco on the same day back 15 years ago. I feel blessed to have been able to spend the years I did with Franco. He was extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help anyone out. I knew Franco was a great family man as he always spoke very highly of his wife, children and grandchildren. He always gave good advice and would tell me spend wisely because the years will come to put the kids through college as he knew I have four boys of my own. Franco was always great to talk with and made working together enjoyable. Franco always had some great stories of his life experiences and could always make you laugh and cheer you up when you were feeling down. Franco used to love to joke with me and always would remind me that it looked like I was starting to get more grey in my hair. Imagine that !! I know that if Franco could say one thing to all of his family and friends who he loved so much, it would be "No Worries" as he was famous for saying, as he is in a much better place than any of us. I will miss you Franco. Rest in peace knowing that you were very loved, and may we be together again one day.

We want to extend  our condolences to the entire family.  The short time that we got to spend with Frank at the biggest party that we had attended in a long time (Lori and Frank's wedding) was very special to us. Our prayers go out to the entire family, especially to Frank and Elizabeth. Keep your memories of your father in your hearts and remember him always.

I will miss Frank.  I am Roger, a co-worker who always enjoyed the greetings expressed by Frank.  He would always say "good morning", would typically ask about the family, often ask how I was doing, and would never fail to say "no worries" if asked to do anything.  Frank had a wonderful history with a wealth of knowledge to share.  He was very determined in his evaluation of situations and sure of his pronouncements.  

Frank was a devoted "family man" and took a great amount of pride in his children and grand-children.  Frank's wife Susan brought him tremendous joy and I knew this not from knowing her but from what he told me about her and what he said they did together.  An example was when he asked me to recommend a place my wife and I liked to go in Southern California.  He reported that he and Susan had gone there and had enjoyed themselves in a hotel near the beach and boardwalk.  So many things Frank said and did let me know that he truely valued his entire family  and shared his love unselfishly.  

Thanks Frank for your high standard and for being an example to me.  

The last thing I want known is that Frank knew and loved his savior, "Jesus".

Enjoy eternity Frank! All whom love Jesus can look forward to a reunion with you in Heaven.  Thanks for your friendship.

I will miss Frank, one of the great persons I have met in my life. I'm am blessed to have met a person like him. My name is Alex,he was my co-worker. I enjoyed him coming in my area and shoot the breeze with me. He always had a great attitude and gave me good advice. My wife Charlene and I send our condolences to the family and may God Bless you. I loved his quote "No Worries" see you later Frank, rest in peace.

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Francesco Antonio Lamanna

November 19, 1953 – March 3, 2011

Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center

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