Frank W. Vagnozzi
March 3, 1964 ~ May 20, 2003
Frank W. Vagnozzi, 39, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Weirton, passed away on May 20, 2003 at the University Community Hospital in Tampa. He was born March 3, 1964 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Josephine Berarducci Vagnozzi and Anthony Vagnozzi of Oakdale, PA.
Frank worked in Telemarketing and was the lyricist, guitarist, vocalist and front man in the Tampa Bay area band “The Reckless Deerhunters”. Frank was Catholic by faith.
He is survived by a daughter Jade Yelvington of Florida; a sister and brother-in-law Roxanne and Mark Sonder of Chantilly, VA; nephew Brandon Battista, aunts, uncles, cousins and many adoring friends and fans.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 2003 from 2:00 – 3:00PM, at which time a memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Father Stephen Dube at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery Mausoleum, Weirton.
The Frank Vagnozzi Music Foundation has been established to enable Frank to continue supporting the cause he, in life, was very active…Burn Brandon, a community run record label funded by donations and benefit shows. It was through Burn Brandon that his dream was realized…the release of a 45 and an album. Memorial donations should be made and sent to: The Frank Vagnozzi Music Foundation, c/o Mark & Roxanne Sonder, 4611 Deerwatch Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
I graduated with Frank from Weir High. I remember Frank for his kind and gentle nature. I was shocked to hear of his passing-please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your brother. I would be very pleased to own oneof Frank’s cds. Perhaps someone could take the time to email me information on how to purchase his music. May God bless his children and family. I will remember Frank fondly for his great sense of humor and his sweet disposition. Sincerely, Roberta(Bert)Taylor
I always looked up to Frank as my big brother. I will always remember the “wild and crazy” times as well and the quiet and mellow times we shared. I am so happy to have shared many many wonderful moments with him and the gang. He will be missed by all and will live on in music and memory forever! I love you Frankie! Lois
Roxanne, Please accept my deepest sympathies over the loss of your brother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank’s Family: Frank was a close friend of our children and spent a lot of time with them at our home when we lived in Weirton. He was in a group with our son, Tony Gonzalez & Tony Nardo by the name of “Mint Green Slime”. Frank was drummer for the group and they practiced in our basement. The pictures on my walls upstairs would shake when Frank hit the drums. He was very special to my children Tony, Lisa & Cathy. We’re so sorry that he was away and we weren’t in closer contact through the years. He was also very good friends with our daughter Lisa. Our hearts are all saddened by his passing. Please know that we all loved him and we’ll never forget him. He was a special person. I know he’s happier being with his Mom now. May God keep you in his care. We extend our deepest sympathy to all. God Bless, Beulah & Albert Gonzalez
Roxanne, I was shocked to hear about Frank. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember Frank as the “Roxanne’s little brother that loved his books and train models” He was always a good kid. If you need anything just let me know. Love ya Mary
I graduated with Frank in 1982 and was shocked to hear of his passing. After graduation, everyone went their separate ways and unfortunately I lost touch with Frank. I always remember him as being very kind. My sympathy to your family.