Francis Chillemi, 93, of Oswego, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home.
Frank was born in Oswego the son of the late Joseph and Rosaria (Juiffre) Chillemi. He was a graduate of Michigan State and RIT in engineering. He worked for Pall Corp., Cortland, Xerox, Rochester, Westinghouse, and GE. Frank enjoyed traveling, boating, going to the Oswego Speedway, where he would help work on his son Joe’s race car, he was willing to always help others. He was a member of the Phi Lamba Tai engineering honor fraternity and the Institute of Radio Engineers.
Frank was predeceased by his wife Ann Chillemi in 1996.
He is survived by his longtime friend Jean Feeney of Oswego, his family Joseph (Soni) Chillemi of Oswego, John (Cristina) Chillemi of Florida, Teresa (Bruce) Gilbert; grandchildren Dominic Chillemi, Ned and Audrey Grade, and Peter Gilbert, sisters-in-law Grace Chillemi, and Evelyn Brooks and several nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his siblings Dominic Chillemi, Deacon Joseph Chillemi, Anthony Chillemi, and Mary McLaughlin.
Calling Hours will be conducted 9:00 to 11:00 AM Friday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St., Oswego.
The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home with Rev.
John Smeglesky officiating.
Burial will be held in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego.
Frank was the single most influential person in my life. He was many wonderful things, but mostly he just cared about other people. There is a tremendous void in his absence. RIP.
Teresa
The Henry’s were very sad to hear of Frank’s Passing. We enjoyed growing up with you guys, riding sleds, eating cookies, talking with your mom and dad. Dad wanted to attend but he had a out patient procedure on his eyes we had to take to him to. He wanted to make sure we let you know we are thinking of you all.
Joe and Sondra will miss Dad greatly. Everything went just the way he would have wanted it to. You are in God’s hands now. Rest in Peace Dad. Joe and Sondra Chillemi.