Frank Pete Moschino, 87, of Coello, IL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on December 19, 2020.
Frank was born in Coello to Madeline (Ubaudi) and Eugene Moschino on November 4, 1933. He graduated from Christopher High School in 1952 and was an Army Korean War veteran. He married the late Betty Rogers on March 20, 1966. Frank was an avid farmer and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Christopher, American Legion Post #528, and the Brotherhood Torinese Mutual Benefit and Benevolent Society Lodge #8 Columbian Federation. Frank enjoyed farming, fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and playing bocce ball in a local league.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Rogers) Moschino in 2014; his parents; daughter Lorrie Johnston; granddaughters Ashley Biggs and Nicole (Sahlin)Washington; and brother Pete Moschino.
He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his loving children Angela (Brent) Gossett of Coello, Kathy Esposito of Coello, and Richard Johnston of Benton; his grandchildren Chasity Shaffer of Christopher, Lorrie (Adam) Horton of Paducah, KY, Emily (Payton) Clark of Herrin, IL, Rachael and Keenan Johnston of DuQuoin, IL, Madeline and Grace Gossett of Coello, IL; great-grandchildren Savannah, Grant, and Ashley Shaffer of Christopher, IL, Amber (Paul) Whitt of Christopher, IL, Wardell Williams of Cape Girardeau, MO, Jayla Williams and Brittany Washington of Coello, IL, Jude Crawford and Gabriel Horton of Paducah, KY, Adlee Clark of Herrin, IL and Zuri Swarthout-Yopp of Charlotte, NC; brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to visitation at Gilbert Funeral Home, Christopher, IL on Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM and Tuesday from 8:00 – 10:30 AM. Because of the threat of Covid, the family respectfully requests visitors wear masks to protect those that may have compromised immune systems or other health concerns.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Christopher or Residential Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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