Obituary of Frank Patrick Camilleri

Frank Patrick Camilleri, age 48, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. Born April 9, l970 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, he was a son of Theresa Camilleri and the late Francis Joseph Camilleri. Frank was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Boone and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Hickory Council 6451. Mr. Camilleri was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Frank was a loving husband and father who adored his family. He enjoyed helping people and working with children, especially those with special needs. Known to many as a Great Salesman, Frank owned and operated Sprint Cellular Stores in Lenoir and Shelby where he enjoyed connecting with his customers. Frank was a light hearted soul who loved making people laugh, spending time outdoors and the occasional fishing trips. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Peterson Camilleri, daughter, Christina Noel Camilleri and son, Michael Patrick Camilleri, all of Lenoir; mother, Theresa Camilleri of Clearwater, Florida; brother, Phil Camilleri and wife, Tamra, of Safety Harbor, Florida; niece, Alexis, and nephews, Austin and Evan and Mark and Alan; his father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Jane Peterson; and sister-in-law, Sara Klingensmith and husband, B.J., all of Clearwater, Florida. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday morning, August 3, 2018 at 11 oclock at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, officiated by Father Matthew Codd. Entombment will follow at the church columbarium with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 130. A reception will follow services in the Pat Jones Hall at St. Elizabeth. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning, August 7, at 11 oclock at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Clearwater, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Pro-Life Research Projects that Christina Camilleri is involved in. Checks should be sent to Scott Greve, Director of Major Gifts and made payable to Franciscan University of Steubenville, for Dr. Sammuts Experimental Psychology, at 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Camilleri family.