Frank Lagola Jr.

Frank Lagola, Jr., 87, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Minersville, PA on April 28, 1932, son of the late Frank and Julia Lagola. Frank was a 1950 graduate of Cass Township High School in Forestville, PA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly thereafter where he served his country honorably during the Korean War. Frank retired from the General Motors Boxwood Road assembly plant in 1987 after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a member of UAW local 435 and was active in the GM golf, bowling and horseshoe leagues where he earned numerous awards throughout the years. He was a dedicated family-man and enjoyed annual family vacations, visiting the beaches of Fenwick Island, DE, Ocean City, MD, Wildwood, NJ and later, Myrtle Beach, SC where his love of golf allowed him to play golf with his three sons and enjoy his time with the entire family. Frank’s true nature was that of a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and neighbor. He was a generous and selfless person that made everyone that he ever met feel both welcome and special. In retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, crabbing in the inland bays and shooting billiards at his favorite hangout – the Kum-On Inn. He especially loved watching both his children and grandchildren play organized sports and other activities. He was an avid sports enthusiast and closely-followed both the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. Frank also loved tending to his lawn, flowers and shrubbery – a trait that he passed down to his sons. Frank was the last surviving member of his family where he was one of eleven children – Michael, John, Charles, Nicholas, Mary, Helen, Julia, Ann, Irene and Peggy who all resided in the Pottsville, PA area. He was married to his loving wife, Joan (Dellock) Lagola for 59 years. Frank and Joan enjoyed their family vacations and rooting for the Philly sports teams. They rarely missed a game on television. In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Burgess whom he cared for like a son. Frank will be greatly missed by his children, Frank III, Kevin (Christine), Christine Burgess (Mike), Michael (Lorie) and Regina; his grandchildren Garry, Cole, Jake, Zachary, Megan and Lindsay. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, June 10 from 10:30 AM to Noon at the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702. A service in celebration of Frank’s life will follow at Noon. A committal service with military honors will take place at 2PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE 19701. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701 by clinking on link http://www.setonparish.net/ For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Frank Lagola Jr.

April 28, 1932 - May 29, 2019

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