Frank D. Casali, Jan. 20, 1929-Nov. 17, 2011

Frank D. Casali, 82, of Sandusky, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Stein Hospice Care Center.

He was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Sandusky, and was a 1948 graduate of Sandusky High School. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed by Lyman Boat Works for 27 years, and retired from Cedar Point after 14 years.

Frank was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a former member of American Legion Post 83, Sandusky, and the former IAB Club. He loved to fish, bowl, golf, and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Joanne (Kelley) Casali, whom he married June 9, 1956; son, Ronald F. (Corinne) Casali of Sandusky; daughters, Elaine (Lee) Jordan, Susan Casali and Linda Staph, all of Sandusky; grandchildren, Kelly (Bobby) Majer, Brad Casali, Brian Jordan, Liz Casali and Karley Staph; sister-in-law, Anita Kelly of Toledo; brother-in-law Harvey Dodge of Sandusky; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Domenico “Dominic” and Domenica (Filanti) Casali; sisters, Jane Samaritoni, Inez Ceccoli, Anita Filipucci, Jean Dodge and Mary Egger; brothers, Primo Casali, Leo Casali and Mike Casali; and son-in-law Patrick Staph.

Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, where prayer services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Jason Kahle will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery where American Legion Post 83 honor guard will provide a military tribute.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, or to Sandusky Central Catholic Schools, 1603 W. Jefferson St., Sandusky, OH 44870, or to one’s favorite charity.

Condolences may be shared at toftfh.com.