Frank J. Chiplonia

Frank J. Chiplonia, 93, of Palo Alto, passed away Friday, February 13th, at his son’s home surrounded by his family.

Frank was born in Pottsville on January 28, 1933, he was a son of the late Ralph & Anna (Zawatsky) Chiplonia.

He was widowed twice, first to Janet Brinich Chiplonia in 1974, & also by Beatrice Mirabello Chiplonia in 2003.

Frank was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, St. Clair, and was a former member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Pottsville.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.

For 43 years, Frank worked as a crane operator at Schuylkill Products, Cressona.

He was loyal Pottsville Crimson Tide fan and a die-hard Phillies fan. He looked forward to his annual trip to Citizens Bank Park with his son and grandchildren. His happiest days were spent watching his great grandchildren play on the basketball court and baseball field. While at home he enjoyed making his homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs, playing lottery tickets and enjoyed a good Newport light.

In addition to his parents and wives, he was also preceded in death by his siblings: Julian Chiplonia, Mary Hess, & Rose Kauffman.

He is survived by his son, Wayne Chiplonia & wife, Jayne, Pottsville, two grandchildren: Gina Chiplonia-Swircek & husband, John, and Matthew Chiplonia, great-grandsons: Tyler & Chase Swircek, brother, Thomas Chiplonia, Pottsville, and nieces & nephews.

A Viewing will be held at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona on Sunday, February 22nd from 4-6 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, February 23rd at St. Clare of Assisi Church, St. Clair with Mon. William Glosser officiating.

Interment will follow St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Pottsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EWTN, Global Catholic Network, 5817 Old Leeds Rd. Irondale, AL 35210

Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrusted with arrangements.