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Frank
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Frank Cambria
October 28, 1920 — April 5, 2013
Frank J. Cambria, 92, of Greensboro, NC and formerly of Clearfield, died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Spring Arbor of Greensboro.
He was born on October 28, 1920 in Clearfield, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Unch) Cambria.
Mr. Cambria was formerly an associate of Soult Wholesale Lumber Co., Clearfield, retiring in 1989 after 45 years of service. A veteran of WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorius service while serving with the US Army.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Knights of Columbus Clearfield Council #409, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 and the Clearfield Sons of Italy Lodge #189. He was former member of the Clearfield Kiwanis Club and the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club.
He was loved for his positive outlook on life and his wonderful humor. He lived a happy, full life including travels with his wife to many different countries and vacations with the family. He was a beloved husband and caring father whose passion in life was his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed golfing and playing guitar and piano.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce H. (Heyworth) Cambria whom he wed August 27, 1955 in Clearfield; five children, Anthony Sembiante and wife Kathy of Pittsburgh, F. Joseph Cambria of NC; Linda O'Day and husband John of Burlington, NC, Anita Billotte and husband Ron of Whitsett NC and Karen Pizzella and husband Matt of Summerfield, NC; eight grandchildren, Brian O'Day, Heather O'Day and Kristin O'Day Cleveland all of NC, Tom DeMurry and Bobbie DeMurry both of PA, Aaron Billotte of GA, Adam Billotte of PA and Elyse Pizzella of NC; four great grandchildren, Jensen and Devin Billotte, Clara Rose Cleveland and Sean O'Day; a sister, Angeline Cambria of Clearfield; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a first wife Betty Sigety, three sisters and two brothers, Frances Timko, Rose Hatley, Anna, Joseph and and Jack G. Cambria.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 11:30 AM with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW posts honor guards.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM and on Saturday from 10:30 - 11 AM. A Christian Vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:45 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front Street, Clearfield..
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
He was born on October 28, 1920 in Clearfield, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Unch) Cambria.
Mr. Cambria was formerly an associate of Soult Wholesale Lumber Co., Clearfield, retiring in 1989 after 45 years of service. A veteran of WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorius service while serving with the US Army.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the Knights of Columbus Clearfield Council #409, the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6 and the Clearfield Sons of Italy Lodge #189. He was former member of the Clearfield Kiwanis Club and the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club.
He was loved for his positive outlook on life and his wonderful humor. He lived a happy, full life including travels with his wife to many different countries and vacations with the family. He was a beloved husband and caring father whose passion in life was his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed golfing and playing guitar and piano.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce H. (Heyworth) Cambria whom he wed August 27, 1955 in Clearfield; five children, Anthony Sembiante and wife Kathy of Pittsburgh, F. Joseph Cambria of NC; Linda O'Day and husband John of Burlington, NC, Anita Billotte and husband Ron of Whitsett NC and Karen Pizzella and husband Matt of Summerfield, NC; eight grandchildren, Brian O'Day, Heather O'Day and Kristin O'Day Cleveland all of NC, Tom DeMurry and Bobbie DeMurry both of PA, Aaron Billotte of GA, Adam Billotte of PA and Elyse Pizzella of NC; four great grandchildren, Jensen and Devin Billotte, Clara Rose Cleveland and Sean O'Day; a sister, Angeline Cambria of Clearfield; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a first wife Betty Sigety, three sisters and two brothers, Frances Timko, Rose Hatley, Anna, Joseph and and Jack G. Cambria.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Saturday at 11:30 AM with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW posts honor guards.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM and on Saturday from 10:30 - 11 AM. A Christian Vigil service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:45 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front Street, Clearfield..
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
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