Frank J. Carilli, Jr

Frank J. Carilli, Jr., 76, of Conneaut Lake, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Embassy of Park Avenue, Meadville.

He was born August 29, 1945 in Pittsburgh, a son of Frank J. Carilli, Sr. and Bernice Marley Carilli.  He married Judith Metts November 25, 1988.

Frank was a 1964 graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 with the 101st Airborne Division.

Frank worked in various machine shops over the years.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW, enjoyed fishing, muscle cars, wintering in Florida, and was an avid Steelers fan.  He always had a joke to tell and a funny limerick to sing.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Judith, include a son, Mathew Carilli of Mentor, OH; a daughter, Tracy Hill (Greg) of Huntsburg, OH; two grandchildren, Hannah and Seth Hill; two sisters, Evelyn Siget of Bridgeville and Roselle Makitka (Al) of Delaware; two brothers, Tony Carilli (Linda) of Virginia and Marc Carilli (Pia) of Pittsburgh; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bill Siget.

Services are private.

Memorials may be made to an animal rescue or humane society of the donor’s choice.

The arrangements have been entrusted to WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidcolemanfh.com