Frank Dominick Berardi Jr.

Berardi Jr., Frank Dominick, age 88 of Kettering passed away on August 10th.
Frank was born at home on December 3, 1933 to Frank and Concetta Berardi.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marlene; their five children Lynne
(Mike) Imhoff, Lori (Dan) Orman, Joseph (Marilyn), Victor (Patty) and Chris (Patti)
Berardi; adored grandchildren Brian (Ellen), Ian (Jill) and Elyse Imhoff, Andrea
(Zach) Devier, Zachariah (Brooke), Heather, Lauren, Robyn, Grace, Claire and
Abigail Berardi and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by his
brother Robert Berardi. Frank graduated from Chaminade High School, served
two years as a Navy medic in Japan, worked at NCR as a machinist and union
steward and as a sales rep for Concord Provisions. He was a founding member
of St. Francis of Assisi Church, also serving with the Martha Ministry. He was a
65-year Flyer basketball season ticket holder who enjoyed a friendly poker game
and golf with his buddies. The family’s annual North Carolina beach vacation was
treasured, and he enjoyed many other trips throughout the US and Europe.
Frank was renowned for his love of family, his “never met a stranger” mentality
and his Italian heritage. The fourth generation Annual Ravioli Day tradition will
continue in his honor; a day full of love, group-made Italian foods, and loud,
boisterous conversations. Visitation Thursday, September 1, 4:00 to 7:30,
Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd., Kettering; Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, September 2, 10:30, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike,
Dayton followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Marlene and Frank D. Berardi, Jr. Endowed Scholarship - Kent
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