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Frank Vincent Fischetti, Jr.

  • On July 3, 2026
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Frank Vincent Fischetti, Jr., 74, of Verona, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on September 23, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Frank was the beloved son of the late Frank Vincent Fischetti Sr. and Philomena Fischetti. He lived a life defined by kindness, humility, hard work, and devotion to his family, friends, students, and community.
A graduate of Penn Hills Senior High School, Frank earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Edinboro University and later completed his principal certification through Point Park University. He dedicated 38 years to the Penn Hills School District, first, as a high school English teacher, and later, as Assistant Ninth Grade Principal. He also served as head coach of the freshman football team and girls’ track coach at Linton Middle School. Frank loved teaching, and throughout the decades, his students returned that love many times over. Outside of education, Frank was a lifelong musician who played in many bands over the years. Frank’s love of music lasted his entire life, and no band held a more special place in his heart than The Beatles. He found joy in music, laughter, and time spent with those he loved. Above all else, Frank cherished his role as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Fischetti; his children, Tessa Cope (Brian) and their son, Vincent, Gina Marinzel (Andrew), and Frank A. Fischetti; his brothers, John Fischetti (Karen), Louis Fischetti (Elizabeth), and Joseph Fischetti (Michelle); and his nieces and nephew, Lauren Sinacola and family, Jenna Blackwell and family, Joseph Fischetti, Lia Fischetti, and Malena Fischetti.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 387 Maryland Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139, followed by a procession to Mt. Carmel Cemetery. A luncheon for close family and friends will follow at Hoffstot’s Café Monaco in Oakmont. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/8ze7AEbrCwpy7pGcA

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s honor to the GO2 for Lung Cancer Foundation or the PSP & CBD Foundation.

Frank lived his life believing in kindness, perseverance, and love. He taught us that life isn’t meant to be rushed, that people deserve our time and our patience, and that doing things with care matters. Though our time with him was never long enough, the love he gave and the memories he created will remain with us always.
Dad, thank you for taking our sad songs and making them better.

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55 Comments

Dodie Smith
I have warm memories of Frank from when I taught at Linton. He was so friendly, warm, and funny. My sincere condolences to all of his family.
Maggi Gioffre
Frankie, as we cousins called him when we were kids, had a great sense of humor and was dedicated to the Teaching profession. Whenever the “cougines” would get together we would laugh and talk about our childhoods. Frank always made us laugh and had a great love of life. We will miss you so much. God bless your soul.
Lorinda Hinch
I was sitting with Dolli (Evan) Rosenthal at her kitchen table yesterday morning when we learned of Frank's passing. Although initially overcome with sadness, we couldn't help but smile when we began to reminisce about him. Frank and my brother, Michael,were great friends, part of a larger group of guys who forged lasting relationships in their younger years at OLMBS. Dolli didn't meet Frank until she began dating Michael in 1971. I, on the other hand, knew him nearly all my life. I was the pesty little sister who loved to be around her big brother's buddies. I adored them all. But even back then, Frank was special. His warmth, humor and vivaciousness were compelling. My fondest memory of Frank is of him engaging me outside the funeral home where calling hours for my brother were being held in 1973. In an effort to cheer and distract me from the tragedy that had befallen my family, Frank inquired about my high school years at PHHS. He talked enthusiastically about his own and how much he loved those days, particularly his prom experience. Before our discussion ended, Frank made me promise that I would take him to my senior prom the following year if I did not have a steady boyfriend. I assumed this was no more than a gracious act of kindness to a grieving little sister that would never be spoken of again. But Frank kept mentioning it over and over in the ensuing months when he visited my parents and me. Lo and behold, I went to the class of 1974 PHHS senior prom with Frank Fischetti. I was the absolute envy of all the girls! It was a wonderful night marred only by the chaperone who confiscated the flask from his rear pants pocket. Turns out we didn't need it's contents to have a grand time. The glowing comments attributed to Frank in these pages are well earned. He truly was a special individual. Dolli and I extend our deepest sympathies to Frank's family. To Johnny, in particular, another of that group of friends who I probably annoyed as a young girl, my heart goes out to you and Karen. God bless you all.
Tim
I had Mr Fischetti for English at Seneca and he was by FAR my fave teacher Actually ever He and his band put on a rock show for us at Seneca and it was epic for us Couldn’t believe are teacher could rock out My condolences to his family Know he was a great person and teacher who so many still remember to this day
Nikita Poloso
Mr. Fischetti was my mom's teacher in his early year of teaching. I then had the privilege of having him as my teacher as well. He was truly one of my favorite teachers and made a great impact on my life. As a kid who felt many misunderstood me, he took the time to figure me out. He gave me freedom to express myself and allowed my oddities to be something that didn't hinder me. As a child with I diagnosed ADHD at the time, I was always distracted and fidgety. But he helped keep the class (not just me) engaged. Because of his care, understanding, and acceptance, I began to love school. Because of him, I began to believe in myself and my abilities as a learner and later as a leader. He was a great teacher and I will never forget his great impact. I pray for all his family and friends during this loss. May we all continue to keep his memory alive through utilizing what he worked so hard to instill in others. And may God receive him with open arms.
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