Frank A. Casale Sr, 77 of 1525 Chestnut Street, Williamsport went home to be with the Lord after a brave 2 year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Williamsport on October 22, 1937 the son of Frank and Blanche Penella Casale. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Frank was a Spanish and English teacher for 32 years at the Hughesville High School. He was also the head basketball coach for 9 years at the same high school. Frank was co-owner of the Triangle Tavern Restaurant in Williamsport where he enjoyed practicing his culinary skills. He enjoyed interacting with the customers where he could often be heard playing the trumpet. Frank recently authored a cookbook entitled, "Hey, Don't Throw That Away!" He was a musician involved in two local bands including "The Three Kings" and "The Classics" for 40 years. He enjoyed displaying his natural musical talent. He was a member of the Gesang Verin Harmonia Club.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years the former Sylvia Fischer Casale. He is also survived by four children, Julie (Dean) Snyder of Muncy, Jacque Casale of Hughesville, Maria (Flint) Faubion and Frank A Casale Jr. both of this city. 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews as well as 5 sisters, Rosemary Flock(John), Joann Oeler, Linda Navarro(Dennis), Mary Jean Casale and Joyce Casale, survive him.
Frank had a kind and generous heart. He had a love for family, traveling, gardening, reading and cooking. His witty sense of humor will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Boniface Catholic Church 326 Washington Blvd Williamsport on Monday August 17, 2015 at 9:30 am. Friends may call at the church on Monday morning from 8:15 am until 9:15 am. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery Williamsport. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to Lycoming County Unit of the American Cancer Society 1948 East Third Street Williamsport, Pa. 17701Crouse Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.www.crousefuneralhome.com