Frank Cavcchioni

"Frank Cavicchioni" IRON MOUNTAIN - Frank Cavicchioni, 83, of 730 E. Stanton St., Iron Mountain, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Mariano and Madeline (Badini) Cavicchioni. Frank was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain and served his country during World War II. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-African Theater of Operations ribbon with three Bronze Battle Stars, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Frank was cited for his heroic action on Oct. 18, 1944, while serving near Gharduzzi, Italy, for which he received the Bronze Star. He married Julia Palluconi on May 4, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church in Iron Mountain and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years of marriage. Frank was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Order of the Purple Heart, The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and a former member of the Elks Club. Frank loved gardening at his greenhouse, making wine, and was an avid Packer fan. He owned and operated Frank's Place on the northside of Iron Mountain for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Julia; two daughters, Judith (Robert) Sanicki of Niagara, Wis. and Kristine (Normand) Fontaine of Green Bay, Wis.; five grandchildren, Julia (Mike) Berglund, Paul Sanicki, Anne Sanicki, Andrea Fontaine, and Brianne Fontaine; six great-grandchildren, Abbigail, Joseph, Matthew, Ian, Layla, and Jesse; and one brother, Eugene (Helen) Cavicchioni of Iron Mountain. Frank was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Cavicchioni and a sister, Evelyn Tousignant. Private family visitation was held today at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Msgr. James Kaczmarek officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Berglund, Paul Sanicki, Peter and Paul Lundy, Mike Church and Jim Cavicchioni. Burial was in Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Frank Cavicchioni online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.