Mike Frangos
October 2, 1943 ~ August 10, 2021
Mike “Mikey” Frangos, an ornery, soft-hearted, and loving husband, father, and papou passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was 77.
Mike was born to Stravos and Athena Angelo Frangos on October 2, 1943. He grew up in Weirton, WV, and graduated from Weir High School in the Class of 1963. In July of 1965, Mike was off to Fort Benning, where he served as an auto mechanic and earned his sharpshooter (M-14 Rifle) metal in the United States Army.
On October 7, 1973, he married his soul mate and the love of his life, Melanie Passadelis. In their 48 years of marriage, they were blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren.
Mike worked at Weirton Steel and was the co-owner of the Foley Suzuki Shop in Weirton. His wife Melanie was a registered nurse. After having some health issues, Mike retired from Weirton Steel after 37 ½ years of service on the continuous annealing lines in the tin mill.
Even though Mikey loved riding and racing motorcycles, driving sports cars, attending car shows, and hunting nothing compared to his love for spending time with his wife, girls, and his grandchildren.
Mikey was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.
Mikey will be remembered with love and admiration by his wife, Melanie; his daughters, Constance Blackburn (Chris);, and Steffanie Mamula(Greg); his loving grandchildren, Steffanie -Mikel Blackburn, Melanie Mamula, Lakyn Grace Blackburn, Gregory Marcus Mamula, and Jude Ella Hicks; his Godson, Thomas Karastamais; and many cousins and friends.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home from 1 PM until 8 PM. A Trisagion service will be conducted at 7:20 PM followed by a eulogy by Mikey’s great friend and former business partner Pastor James Foglio.
Additional visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton.
Rev. Fr. Frank A. Milanese will preside.
Mikey will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
Mel, and family, you have my sympathies..I was truly blessed to not only call Mike a classmate but a friend..Many wonderful memories that I Will cherish.. RIP my friend, until we meet again.. Paulette
May Our Lord bring comfort and peace to Melaine and her family.
Mikey will be missed but never forgotten. That laugh and ornery smile is etched into the memories of all who knew and loved him. Loved by many. Marie&Jim
Deepest condolences to Melanie and family. So sorry for your loss.🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss Melanie and family . You are all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
Orayers for his family.🙏🙏
So very sorry for you loss, sending my deepest condolences and prayers for your family🙏🙏
Melanie you and the girls are in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS 🙏🤗🌺🇺🇸
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
With heartfelt condolences, Kim & David Kyer
Mel and family thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Hugs and prayers. Love all of you!
Dear Melanie and family, his legend will live on! We send our love and deepest sympathy. May his Memory be Eternal!
One of the nicest persons ever.I spent numerous times with Mike in the tin mill.prayers my friend.
May his memory be eternal 🙏🏻
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melanie and the family. We are so sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal!
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I always thought that you and Mikey had the true love story. My thoughts and prayers to you.😪🙏🙏🙏🙏
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So sorry for your loss Melanie. Prayers to you and your family❤️🙏🏻
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Mike Frangos, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Mike Frangos, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Greg and Jan
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love through this difficult time Melanie, Steffani, Connie, and family. Lots of good memories. Nicole Barnhart
Melanie, I’am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We had some good times and memories all together. My heart goes out to you, Connie, Steffanie, and the whole family. Sending our love, thoughts, and prayers. Michele & Joe Corbin
Melanie, Connie & Stephanie, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet husband and father. He was a good neighbor. Thinking of you all– Darla (Kaczmarek), Dave & Dylan Osaba
Melanie: We are so sorry for your loss. From the 1st day we were introduced, Mike was always so kind. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
You are in our thoughts and prayers! RIP to Mikey! Memory Eternal!
Melanie….I was so sorry to hear about Mike. You have my deepest sympathies. May the love you shared carry you thru this sad time. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Becky
Many thoughts and prayers for your dear family! With love, Pam, Bill, Jodi, and Michael Fidler
So very sorry for you all and all who loved him.
We were so blessed to be with our WV family in July, just a few weeks before Mike embarked on his final journey. Shared precious time together that day, and we will always treasure those hours and memories. The video tribute on this website enriched our lives further, sharing your family memories. Rest well dear cousin, and always know that you and the family are in our hearts and prayers. Love to all… Angelo and Kathy