Frank J. Suraci, 88

October 08, 2014

Frank J. Suraci, 88, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Manor Care.
Born in Reggio Calabria, Italy on November 3, 1925, he was the husband of the late Philomena “Mamie” (DeLaurentis) Suraci, who died in 1973. He was the son of the late Guiseppe F. and Francesca (Lucisano) Suraci.
Frank worked for many years as a hairstylist and was the owner of several salons. He was the owner of the Meadowbrook Farmers Market for 12 years, from 1989 to 2001.
Frank was in the postwar peacekeeping corps of the United Nations before moving to the United States where he married Philomena in 1951. Frank was educated in Italy as a civil engineer and was involved in the construction of many public projects after the war.
Frank was known for his passion of automobiles and was an avid motorist. He was involved with his family and children throughout the years and played a significant role in their lives. He was many things to many people and was loved and will be missed by those who knew him. He remained young at heart throughout his life and was vigorous to the end.
Frank is survived by a daughter, Marina Sinopoli and her husband David of Lancaster; 3 sons: Aldo Suraci, M.D. of Mifflinville, Joseph F. Suraci and his wife Connie of Palmyra, and Rudy Zigray; 4 grandchildren: Frank, Nicholas, Christine, and Angela; 3 step-grandchildren: Anthony and James Sinopoli and Brittany Solis; 2 great-grandchildren: Primrose Solis and Wesley Balogh; 5 step-great grandchildren; a brother, Sandro Suraci of Reggio Calabria, Italy; a nephew who was like a son, Michael Tallarico and his wife Lisa of Lancaster; two other nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by a brother, Emilio Suraci, and a wife, Natalie Zigrayova, who died in 1992.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Father Michael E. Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at the address above.