Frank Pasquale Pugh's Obituary
Frank Pasquale Pugh, 91, passed away April 26, 2015. He was born August 22, 1923 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to the late Philmore J. and Lillian (Osborne) Pugh. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, May Osborne, Mary Rhoades and Emma McFann; brothers, Albert, Alvin and Elmer Pugh.
Frank moved to Manatee County from Coatesville, PA, was a Baptist and member of the American Legion and VFW. He loved to fish, bowl, play bingo and go to casinos, especially in Las Vegas.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Betty; son, Mark Rutter and his wife Maria of Tampa; sister, Florrie Killinger and her husband Charles; grandchildren, J. Matthew Rutter (Molly) and Amanda Helen Rutter (Brad Crowson); nephew, Ron; numerous relatives in Coatesville, PA including special nephew, Larry Rhoades.
There will be a graveside service with Military Honors on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Skyway Memorial Gardens, 5200 US Highway 19 N., Palmetto, Florida 34221.
Contributions may be made in his honor to the Lighthouse for the Blind at www.lighthouseofmanasota.org/. Memories and condolences may be made online at www.skywaymemorial.com.
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