Avid sports fan who loved to swim, play golf and animals
MELROSE — Frank A. Pennacchio passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on December 20 after a valiant and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was only 69 years of age.
Frank was born in Boston on December 26, 1953, to the late Antonio & Florence (Delano) Pennacchio. He was raised in Revere, graduated from Revere High School in 1971 and then from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.
Frank also taught at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy after he graduated. Mr. Pennacchio had a long career working for Walgreens Pharmacy in Revere, Malden and Peabody where he was loved for his warm personable nature.
Frank was an avid Boston sports fan following the Patriots, Bruins, and Red Sox throughout his lifetime. He also traveled across the country visiting numerous ball parks to watch the Red Sox play with his family and friends. He loved to swim at his friend John’s pool and play golf every year in Dr. Midha’s golf tournament. Frank was also an animal lover, especially his own pets.
Frank was the beloved husband of Priscilla M. (Stanton) Pennacchio of Melrose. Loving father of Steven T. Pennacchio of Melrose; Allison F. Pennacchio and her fiancé Robert Maia of Andover; and Andrew F. Pennacchio of Melrose. Devoted brother of Linda M. Pennacchio of Revere and Dr. Joseph L. Pennacchio and his wife Carla of Reading. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home was on Saturday, December 23 at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Herbert St., Melrose. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Family at the Dutton Center, 1117 Main St., Wakefield, MA 01880 or to Parkinson’s Fitness, 46 Brittania Circle, Salem, MA 01970. To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com.
