Frank J. Soave, age 91, of Orchard Lake, passed away November 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Timothy (Melody) Soave, Kenneth (Mary) Soave and Donna (Dean) Clark. Proud grandfather of Andrew Soave, Janet (Michael) Coscino, John Soave, Aimee Soave, Thomas Soave, Emily Clark and Jamie Clark. Frank leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and numerous other family and friends. Frank was preceded in passing by his parents, John and Stella Soave; and his sister, Margaret Holohan.
Frank was a proud mason contractor all his adult life owning or partnering in several mason contracting companies. He was also involved in improving the mason contractor profession serving as a Board Member, President, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient of the Masonry Institute of Michigan; active member and President of the Detroit Mason Contractors' Association; and through work with the State of Michigan OSHA Board setting construction safety standards.
Frank had many passions including big band music (he was a drummer as a young man), hunting, fly fishing, and sailing his pontoon boat at his cottage up north (which he built along with his house and a house for each of his children). However, his particular passion was always his family, his wife, and his children and his grandchildren.
Frank and his wife were members of the St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Parish for over 60 years.
Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 2:00pm until 7:00pm at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Memorial Mass will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:00am (Memorial Gathering 10:30am) at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church - Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills. Inurnment at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Easterseals or St. Joseph Mercy Home Care and Hospice.
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