"Sending condolences from our family. Frank loved his family and had such pride for his children. Many great memories on the sidelines watching his boys play soccer. Sending love and prayers to Janet and his family. Thinking of you all. Tom & Peggi Mort "
In loving memory of
Frank Anthony Lobene
November 18, 1949 - February 2, 2021
ROCHESTER - Passed away on February 2, 2021. Frank has long been a pillar of the Rochester community. He is widely known and recognized for his 30 years of service as a firefighter, his prominence as a successful businessman, and decades of commitment to Rochester's youth athletic programs. Frank is predeceased by his parents, Duvilio & Pasqualina Lobene, son-in-law, Joseph Rizzo; also several loving cousins, aunts & uncles. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet (Violante) Lobene; children, Janaraha Rizzo, Frankie Lobene, Matthew (Stephanie Bean) Lobene, Adam (Eleni) Lobene, Daniel (Angela) Lobene & John (Christine) Lobene; beloved grandchildren, Noah, Lucas, Marie, Eviana, Gabriella, Joey, Matteo, Audrielle, Marco, Ryan & Luca; brothers & sisters, Susan(Joe) Montesano, Antonio Lobene, Virginia Lobene & Thomas Lobene; loving nieces, nephews & cousins.
Frank's life story will be shared during visitation Friday, February 12th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. His funeral service will be celebrated Saturday 10:00am at St. Pius The Tenth Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Mary Cariola Children's Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave # 100, Rochester, NY 14620, St Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 in Frank's memory.
Tributes
"Lobene family, we are deeply saddened to read of Frank?s passing. What a guy, so many soccer memories all those years ago..against each other in h.s., Jr. Rhino games and travels. A wonderful man who would do anything for anyone. The Penders"
"Painful news of a friend since my teenage years , which made you always a friend Janet .You guys made a beautiful family . The friendship and laughs I received have always been treasured . In all the years Cheech never lost that warm and yet wise guy smile . My condolences and love to you and your family . Jim Bertolone"
"We are saddened by the loss of Frank!! My you find comfort with prayers and memories at this time! Mike and Beth DiMaria"
"Frank... I have been in love with you since I was a little girl t...he day I laid eyes on you walking down otis street with your friends as an young teenager. I first laid eyes on you at the Rainbow resturant as an little girl that our great families owned...I remember playing skee ball in the restaurant together as little kids not knowing the beautiful life that was planned for us to one day meet again as teenagers and fall deeply in love. I will be forever grateful for the beautiful life and family that we were blessed with and raised together. Our children were so lucky to have you for an father and me to have you as an husband and soulmate. Thank you for always protecting me and taking care of me and showing me how to live and love. Forever the love of your life....Janet?"
"Dear Janaraha, Frankie, Matthew, Adam, Danny, and Johnny, My heart breaks for you! Your father was a rock in all of our lives. He always treated me like I was his own daughter, and that\'s what I will miss the most about him. Frank was a father to all of us. He was a legend. He was Frank Lobene. Please know that my thoughts are with you all. I love you! Erin Baxter (Foote)"