Frank Imbesi

On Saturday, January 3, 2015, Frank Imbesi, 92, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Frank was born on August 3, 1922, to Louis and Venera Imbesi of Schenectady, NY. He attended Mont Pleasant High School then served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War from 1943-1946. He then worked for Empire Market, ran his own produce stand and worked at the American Locomotive Company. He was employed at Ellis Hospital in several capacities before retiring in 1984 with many great memories and lifelong friends. Frank married Angela DellAquila on June 6, 1948. They enjoyed 49 and a half wonderful years together until she passed away in 1997. They had three children, Fran (Ron) Peceri, Louis Imbesi and Angela (Ron) Bond. He loved being Grandpa to Louis, Nathan and Jordan Peceri; Rachel (Doug) Serton; Jeremy and Joshua Bond; and Hannah, Lynnea and Grace Imbesi. He also cherished his great-grandchildren, Tucker and Angela Peceri and Wyatt Serton. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife and his brother Anthony Saglembeni. In addition to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he is survived by his sisters and brothers: Jenny Abate, Mary Lima, Esther Marinello, Daniel Saglimbeni, Carmen Saglimbeni and John Saglimbeni. There are also brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law along with many nieces and nephews who meant a great deal to him. Frank was a man who could do just about anything he set out to accomplish. A musician, his family loved to hear him play hymns on the piano and organ, and he was a bugler in the Army. He was an artist and carpenter who designed and remodeled the home he lived in for over 60 years. He also did carpentry for friends and family, which included building sheds, garages and beautifully detailed pieces of furniture. He will be most remembered for his love and devotion to Jesus and his family. He became a model for Christian living and a person we can all aspire to be like. Viewing hours will be Wednesday, January 7 from 6-8 PM at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue in Rotterdam. The funeral service will be Thursday, January 8 at 10 AM at Calvary Tabernacle, 1840 Albany Street Schenectady, NY 12304. Burial, with military honors, will follow at St. Cyril's cemetery, Rotterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Tabernacle or the City Mission of Schenectady, P.O. Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301.