Francis F. Sabella

Date of Death: November 21, 2020

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Tuesday 11/24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Wednesday 11/25, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Francis F. Sabella, 81 of Vanport passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Elmcroft of Chippewa.

Raised in Monaca, Fran was a son of the late Felice and Mary (Selia) Sabella and a graduate of Monaca High School. Following graduation, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea at the end of the Korean Conflict. Fran was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Nova Chemical formerly Arco Chemical until his retirement. He lived the majority of his life in Vanport and attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Beaver. He enjoyed playing racquetball and frequented daily the local Beaver restaurants and numerous businesses. No one was a stranger to him and he was one to always lend a helping hand.

He will be sadly missed by his brother, Ernie (Patti) Sabella of Monaca with whom he resided for the five last years of his life prior to moving to Elmcroft and his only sister, Rose Grant of Beaver. He also leaves a multiple of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Sabella, and Gilbert “Gibby” Selia.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where a blessing service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am. Full military honors performed by the Beaver County Special Unit at 10:45 am St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Monaca.

Memorial contributions may be made in Francis’s memory to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061

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Francis F. Sabella, 81 of Vanport passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Elmcroft of Chippewa. Raised in Monaca, Fran was a son of the late Felice and Mary (Selia) Sabella and a graduate of Monaca High School. Following graduation, he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea at the endContinue Reading

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I did not know your brother, but I always saw him years ago at Towne Square Restaurant in Beaver. I’m very sorry that I never stopped to say “hello”. He always had a friendly face. You and your family have my sincerest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy to the Sabella family. I remember Fran well. He was a good friend of my brother & we were neighbors growing up on Pennsylvania Ave. God Bless. RIP Fran

I first met Frank through our union local. He and I became walking buddies in the morning around the cemetery in Beaver. Later on we played racquetball at the Y in Chippewa on Monday nights. Afterwards it was to Sals for some food and libations. Always pleasant and cheerful , he will be missed.

My Sympathy to the Family. I worked with Frank ...we called him "FS"...He ran around Arco on his backhoe!!! He was a GOOD GUY!!! RIP, Frank 🙏

Off to somewhere better. It’s unfortunate that your end was noted by a loss of who you were, but we’ll all remember you as who you had been. Raising a glass of vino to you, Uncle Fran!

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We would like to send our deepest sympathies on hearing about the passing of Francis. Through many years, Francis stayed connected to the Selia family in Hahntown. We remember clearly the visits we had to "Aunt Mary's in Monaca" for the backyard picnics and other adventures. We also remember the summer stays of Francis and siblings in Hahntown and the back porch visits at Uncle Mike's and Aunt Martha's, Uncle Joe's and Aunt Edna's. Plus the exploits of the Sabella and Selia cousins. Because of Covid quarantine, we are not able to visit but we want you to know that we mourn the loss of Francis as we remember his friendliness and commitment to the larger family. Jerry and Jim Selia

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.