Frank Pugliese

Frank Pugliese, 96, of Elkhart, died at 6 pm, September 4, 2011 at Atria Eastlake Assisted Living, Elkhart. He was born September 12, 1914 in Elkhart to Stefano and Rosa (Barone) Pugliese. He married Christabel Lapham who preceded him in death on September 19, 1998.

He is survived by 2 sisters Mary Grace Miller and Josephine Araneo, both of Elkhart; a brother Steve Pugliese of Elkhart; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pugliese retired from W.F. Hall Printing Company, Chicago as an executive in charge of sales. He enjoyed his family. He loved to fish and did so every day of the year.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, Elkhart is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com to sign an online guestbook.