Frank J. Negri
March 24, 1928 ~ April 2, 2008
Negri, Frank J., died April 2, 2008. Frank was born March 24, 1928 in New York City. Son of the late Dante and Renata Negri of Masserano, Italy. Native of New York City and long time resident of Wichita. Frank served 2 years in the Navy after which he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering. Frank married Florence Desch of Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1952. They resided in New York City and moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1954. Frank worked for The Boeing Company for 37 years as an engineer and was very active in the Wichita Engineering Association (WEA). Frank was a long time member of St. Thomas Aquinas and a devoted Catholic. Shortly after moving to Wichita he assisted in building the Church and school at St. Annes. Other interests included his grandchildren, daily walks, weekly bocce ball with friends, and dinners with Jolly Breakers (KSU Alumni). Frank is survived by Florence, his wife of 55 years, daughters, Paula and husband Monte Cook of Wichita; Patrice Pittman Warren of Hutchinson Kansas; Kari and husband Mike Pennington of Wichita; grandchildren, Kelly Cook, Casey Cook, Brett Pittman, Jason Pittman, Corey Pittman, Sam Warren, Wesley Pennington, Aubrey Pennington, Dawson Pennington. Rosary to be held Friday, April 4th, 7:00pm at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass Saturday, April 5th at 1:00pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Rosary Service 7:00 P.M. Friday at Downing Lahey Mortuary East
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So sorry to learn of the loss of your husband, Flo. My sympathy is extended to you and your family at this difficult time. Holding you in thought and prayer– (WSU Exercise Class)
We are so sorry for your loss and want to extend our condolences to your family. We are praying for you and thinking of you and we are going to really miss Mr. Negri. He was such a nice neighbor and friend. Sincerely the Frank Flores family.
Dear Paula and family, We were so sad to read of your dad’s passing. I know our families crossed paths as early as the St Anne’s days and continued with our dad’s playing bocce together and our daughters being classmates at KMC and sorority sisters and roommates at KU. I always admire the way you speak with such respect and admiration of you parents and family and we know your dad is in a better place living his life to the fullest until the end. May you take comfort in having an angel you know so well. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and all your family at this difficult time. Chris and Mary Kay (Eckberg) Rott and Mollie (Rott) Wetta