Francis Fatiga Sr.

Francis Pete Fatiga Sr., 78, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 at his beautiful residence in Brooksville, Florida. Born on October 20, 1946, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, to Francis and Carmella Fatiga, he was a devoted husband to Jeanette Fatiga, and loving father of Frank, Annette, and Nicholas. Frank Sr. was a member of the United States Navy and admirably served in the Jordan Crisis during the Vietnam War. He was recently awarded with a Certificate of Honor from the Valor Program for his service. With his wife, Frank started Independent Lift Truck Inc. in 1972, and dedicated 52 years of his life to his work. He was passionate about the Philadelphia Eagles and loved model trains. Frank was a dedicated member of the Masonic Richard Vaux Brotherhood Lodge No.126 where he was a past Master in 1990. He was also a members of Consistory Lodge where he received his 32nd degree, and the Lulu Shrine. Frank was known for his sense of humor and big heart. Frank is survived by his wife Jeanette, who he loved dearly for 52 years, their two sons Francis (Jael) Fatiga, and Nicholas Fatiga (Rebecca Hernandez), and daughter Annette (Thomas) Scherer. Together, Frank and Jeanette also had six grandchildren: Francis Fatiga, Keiana Morris, Haylie Street, Mia Fatiga, Mackenzie Sheaffer, and Lilliana Koch. Frank loved his sisters Rose McKenzie, Anna Altenbach, and Marie Manero. His brother Vincent Fatiga, was always his partner in crime and now, Frank is with his late brother Anthony Fatiga sharing White House hoagies up in heaven. Frank will be sadly missed, but it is an honor to celebrate his life. 

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