Service Details
Due to the Pandemic there will be a PRIVATE FAMILY Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. The family has suggested memorials can be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707. The family wishes to thank Dr. Howard Short, and Dr. Desiree Dizadji, as well as his nurse, Carey, for the loving care and compassion they gave Frank and his family. The Mass will be live streamed on the Facebook page of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Racine, on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 10:30 A.M.
Memorial Suggestions
The family has suggested memorials can be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospital for Children-Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707, or a charity of your choice.
Frank Leonzio Pellizzari, 92, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 13, 1928, the son of the late Pietro and Maria (nee: Cantieri) Pellizzari.
On June 4, 1955, in the Church of the Holy Ghost, Wood Dale, IL, he was united in marriage to Bettyanne Mydill. Frank was a Senior Project Engineer for Walker Manufacturing. He was a man of great faith and strong conviction, deeply rooted in his Christian values. He loved the Lord with all his heart. His words were always kind-hearted, he was a positive thinker, and shared a loving smile and hug with everyone he met.
Frank was a patient listener and loved spending time visiting with his family. He built a wonderful life alongside his beloved wife, Bettyanne, whom he deeply cherished. He will be remembered as a great storyteller, whether sharing family history or stories of his boyhood, often ending with a chuckle and a shake of his head at the memories. He held on to keepsakes and mementos, finding importance in even the smallest of things. He never let anything go to waste, and was a fixer and a problem solver, with a sharp mind for numbers and figuring.
Frank was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where he sang in the funeral choir and was a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the S.M.E, and the Racine Dairy Statesmen. He spent much of his time volunteering through his church with his wife. Together they visited Ridgewood Care Center to share Mass with the residents. They also served at the food pantry and soup kitchen in Racine.
Frank was a master wood carver with a beautifully artistic and creative eye. He enjoyed fishing, and with his family, went on excursions to Canada. His heart was full of song, and his family will treasure the memories of his voice singing for any occasion; for comfort, to celebrate, or for a laugh or smile.
Surviving are his devoted wife and best friend, Bettyanne; their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Anne (Chuck) Jacobson, of Milton, WI; their children, Shelley (Nick) Venable; their children, Thomas, Weston, and Tenley; Lane (Jeremy) Luckey, their children, Court and Anderly; Claire (Adam) Scott, their children, Charli-Ann, and Ruth; Jill (Jim) Zongolowicz of Racine, their children, Karla (Leo) Sullivan, Stacie (Mike) Ramos, their children, Jillian and Theo; Lynn (Ed) Morelli, of Mt. Pleasant, their children, Frank (Alyssa) Morelli, their children, Audrey and Rocco; Vince Morelli, Mario (Ellie) Morelli, their children, Arlo, and a new baby to be born shortly, Dominic (Whitney) Morelli, their children, Gracie and Anna; Thomas (Janet) Pellizzari, of Union Grove, their children, Reid and Taylor; sister-in-law, Mary Pellizzari, of Champaign, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maria Morelli, great grandson, Grayson Venable, and two brothers, Peter (Blanche) Pellizzari, and William Pellizzari.
Jon & Patti Morelli says
Our sympathy for your loss. Frank was a special person and always made you feel important. We feel blessed to have known him.
Anonymous says
So sorry for your loss
Tom and Therese Andersen
Carol and Arthur Cornejo says
So sorry to hear about Frank. We will miss his smiling face at church. Always remember him working at the church fish fry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Blatnick family says
Deepest sympathies Pellizzari family! Praying for you all!
Mary Meddaugh says
My prayers go out to Frank’s family. Volunteering at Ridgewood was such a joy with Frank and Bettyanne. He was a fine gentleman.
Tom Csik says
Deepest condolences to your family. I worked for Frank at Walker Mfg. He was an excellent leader and was a true professional whom I admired. A proud parent, he rarely missed a chance to talk about his family. Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Wendy Csik
Dave & Bridget Ruffalo says
Sorry for your loss .. You can be thankful for his long life and many memories your family have. Sorry for your loss Dave & Bridget Ruffalo
Perry and Nancy Smith says
Tom and Janet, Lynn and Ed and the entire Pellizzari family. Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with your family.
Paul Henry Zens says
Betty Ann, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can feel your anguish when you loose a life long part of yourself.
Frank was a man that had a tremendous influence on a very young, long haired boy of nineteen. His influence as my boss and mentor carried me through my entire business and future life.
As I approach the later years I often think of the men and women that helped shape what I did and who I am. Your husband was one of an exclusive few.
I know your family will help see you through this.
Linda and Jay says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for your family.
Colleen Aegerter says
Prayers and love to your family as you move through this very sad time. Praying you find comfort and warmth in the legacy he left behind.
Mary Terese Pellizzari says
Dear Bettyanne and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Frank. He was such a loving and good person and a wonderful brother-in-law to me and uncle to my children. The obituary really tells of how special he was. The world was blessed to have him as were we who loved him so much. He probably is singing with the angels but missing all of us at the same time. Hopefully he is enjoying seeing Bill, Ma, Pa, Pete and Blanche and all our other deceased family members. May he rest in peace! God bless and comfort all of you! Love and prayers, Mary Terese