Mr. Frank J. Geniviva, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Geniviva was born on December 15, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph F. and Jean M. (Voto) Geniviva. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960 and later from Baldwin Wallace University with a degree in biology. Mr. Geniviva had taught science, biology, and chemistry at both Lincoln High School and the Beaver Area High School. He also coached Ellwood City Junior High School Football, Track, and Cross Country. He was very proud of the numerous state championships that his Cross Country teams had won. In 1980, Frank ran for State Senator. In his younger years he had worked as a rafting guide in Colorado. An outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a member of the Three Rivers Musky Club and the NRA.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Richardson) Geniviva whom he married on June 15, 1983, his daughters, Patty Jean Geniviva of Rochester Twp. and Channa (Jonathon) Robinson of Ellwood City, his step-daughters, Michelle (Steven) Marino of Virginia and Kelly (Gary) Leonard of New York, his thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Joseph Frank Geniviva, his grandson, Zachary Leonard , and his sister, Mary Louise Geniviva.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. with Pastor Dennis Arndt officiating. Interment will follow at the Lillyville Church of God Cemetery.
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I will miss his presence greatly…
I am so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences
Channa, your sisters from Eastern Star send their condolences and prayers.
God’s speed my friend!
My sincere Condolences for Betty and the family. We will miss his great posts and comments. RIP Frank. ?
Rest In Peace Mr. Geniviva. To the family my very deepest condolences!
My Sympathies to his family !!!
Betty, Nancy and I were saddened to hear about Frank’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Bob and Nancy Galvin
Betty, Nancy and I were saddened to hear of Frank’s passing. We will be keeping you and your family in prayer. Bob and Nancy Galvin
A great friend for as long as I can remember. My daughter met him on Facebook and a relationship started. That was frank. Rest In Peace my friend
To a great teacher and mentor, I would’ve never made it through high school without his guidance and classes in Photography
I think I speak for many of his students. He was a great man, a great coach and he put the love of learning in many. I’m sorry I won’t be able to pay my respects but please know he made his mark on many. RIP Coach!
So sorry he passed away so early.
My dearest sympathy to all of Frank’s family. He was my next door neighbor growing up and was a hero to me. I moved away many years ago but recently reconnected with Frank on FB – his passing is both shocking and sad.
Frank was a good friend and we kept in close touch here on FB. I will never forget when Frank and David Mitchell came to Las Vegas to play poker with the big boys. Really enjoyed the visit. The pain is gone my friend, God Bless and Thoughts and Prayers to family.
Frank was a good friend and we kept in close touch here on FB. I will never forget when Frank and David Mitchell came to Las Vegas to play poker with the big boys. Really enjoyed the visit. The pain is gone my friend, God Bless and Thoughts and Prayers to family.
Gonna Be Greatly Missed.Gonna Miss The Chats,And Your Presence Frank.
You will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace.
To the Geniviva family,
Please keep the memories of Mr. Geniviva and let God help you through the days ahead and He will help you through. I remember Mr. Geniviva from high school and he was such a nice guy. He always had a smile on his face.
Best Regards,
Kevin L. Hamilton
Mr Geneviva was a highly successful track coach for the girls at Lincoln High and a very kind-hearted individual. My sincere sympathy to Betty and daughters.
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