Frank M. Sabo Jr.

Frank M. Sabo, Jr., 96, of Honey Brook, formerly of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was beloved husband of Louise Bruno Sabo, with whom he shared 73 years of marriage. 

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Frank M. Sabo, Sr. and Mary Sikora Sabo. 

Frank was a life-long parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Coatesville and most recently was associated with St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine. 

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII from March 1943 till January 1946 with the 969th Quartermaster Service Company, serving in New Guinea, Bismarck Arch and Southern Philippines.  He received three Bronze Stars, the Philippines Liberation Service Medal, Arrowhead Victory Medal as well as the American Theater Service Victory Medal.

He worked for Lukens Steel for 40 years before retiring in 1983.  Frank was an avid gardener and outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Until he was in his seventies, he would have a fairly large garden with an assortment of vegetables.  He would often say, “There’s nothing better than picking a fresh tomato from the garden”.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his six children, Monica Hess (Francis), Elaine Sabo, Mary Ammon, Lorraine March, Frank M. Sabo, III. (Kimberly) and Gema Sabo.  He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.  Frank was predeceased by five brothers and sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Peter Church, 2835 Manor Road, Coatesville.  Family and friends will be received from 9:00-10:45 a.m. 

Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Coatesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Coatesville Food Cupboard, or to St. Peter Church, 2835 Manor Road, Coatesville, Pa 19320.

Arrangements are being handled by the James J. Terry Funeral Home, Coatesville.  

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