Frank J. Rechichar, 71, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at the H.J. Heinz Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall. He was born in Pitts-burgh on Oct. 27, 1947, and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Rose Lindich Rechichar. Frank was a 1965 graduate of Rostraver High School and a 1966 honor graduate of the School of Dental Technology in Washington, D.C. In April of 1968, Frank was inducted into the United States military and completed his education and training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He was then deployed to Vietnam and served as a medic in United States Army. Upon discharge, he returned to Rostraver, where he lived until moving to the H.J. Heinz Veterans Facility in Aspinwall in 2012. Frank enjoyed all sports, especially Steelers football, Pirates baseball and Penguins hockey. His love of sports began as a child, growing up in Rostraver, by participating on one of the first organized Little League teams in the township. In addition to following team sports, Frank loved the game of golf and talked frequently about the rules, the many beautiful golf courses in the USA and the many champions who played the game. He was a kind soul and enjoyed conversing with friends and family on a variety of topics. While a resident at the veterans facility, Frank could often be found praying in the memorial chapel or enjoying a cup of coffee in the courtyard. He is survived by aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, his fellow veteran family and the staff on One South wing in Aspinwall who cared for him with kindness, compassion and respect. He was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at Church of St. Anne with the Rev. Vincent J. Gigliotti officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in West Newton Cemetery.
