Frank Paul Parise, Sr.

Frank Paul Parise, Sr, 81, of Hazle Twp, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Corrigan House following a brief illness.

Born in Hazleton, June 15, 1945, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Geraldine (Blackwell) Parise and spent the past two years in Hazle Twp, after moving from West Hazleton.

Frank attended Hazleton High School. He owned and operated Frank's Bar and Grille in West Hazleton during the mid to late 70's. Frank was also a shop foreman for Tranguch Tire Service in Hazleton. He was a member of Faith UCC Church, Hazleton. Frank was an avid NY Mets fan, enjoyed playing cards, and was the most amusing storyteller. His favorite pastime was spending quality time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his loving wife, the former Donna Parry; and two brothers, Nicholas and William Parise.

Surviving are three children, Frank Parise, Jr. and wife MaryBeth, Hazleton; Christopher Parise and wife Brenda, Weatherly; and Sheila Fuccile and husband Thomas, Jr, Conyngham; six grandchildren, Ryan Parise and wife Amanda, Abington Twp; Matthew Parise and wife Elizabeth, Conyngham; Lauren Candelora and husband Vinny, Conyngham; Brooke Parise and her fiancée Matthew Starrick, Conyngham; Thomas Fuccile, Lemoyne; and Michael Fuccile and fiancée Grace Tuggle, Mt. Vernon, IN; five great-grandchildren, Mason, Amelia, Lorelei, Payton, and Cameron; a sister, Marie Wolfe-Kistler, Alburtis; many nieces and nephews, including his Godson, William Parise, Jr; and his faithful dog, Lily.

His funeral will be held with a Memorial Service on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11 AM in Faith UCC Church, 21 Faith Dr, Hazleton. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of his family. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning from 10 AM until the time of the service. Harman Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Dr, Drums, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hazleton Animal Shelter, PO Box 481, Hazleton, PA 18201. Online condolences can be entered, and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.

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