Frank Anthony DePalma

Defeated in his courageous battle with the diseases of addiction and depression, Frank Anthony DePalma, age 26, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 from an accidental overdose of opiates at his home in Delray Beach, Florida. Born November 26, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Lisbeth (Vertuca) Lovell and Anthony L. DePalma. Frank attended St. Charles Parish and School, graduated from Lima Central Catholic and attended the University of Cincinnati. He was employed at Gleneagles Country Club, Delray Beach.

To know him, was to love him. Frank's warmth, charm and unforgettable smile were magnetic. His genuine love and affection for others was a rare gift that leaves a legacy we will carry in our hearts forever. When you think of Frank, remember to be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

Our hearts are broken, we will miss him every day for the rest of our lives, yet we know that the Lord has given our beloved Frank the peace that continued to elude him on this earth.

Preceding Frank in death are Maternal Grandfather Antonio A. Vertuca, Paternal Grandfather Anthony J. DePalma and infant cousin Michael Davis.

Left to cherish his memory survivors include his Mother and Stepfather, Liz and Ron Lovell; his Father Tony DePalma. His beloved Sister, Leda (Kerger) Truesdell, (Brooklyn, NY), his Brother and best friend, Vincent DePalma (Los Angeles, CA).

Maternal Grandmother "Nanny" Frances H. Vertuca and Paternal Grandmother "Nanny" Janet L. DePalma.

He is also survived by several loving Aunts and Uncles, Michele and Kim Davis (Perrysburg, OH), Gina and Steve LeGrande (Lima, OH), Tony and Brenda Vertuca (Lake Wood Ranch, FL), Jane and Greg Schneider (Dublin, OH), Sara and Steve Howard (Dublin, OH), Patty and Ron Solinski (Hilton Head, SC), Robert (Ben) DePalma (Lima, OH), Tom and Donna DePalma (Powell, OH), Cousins, Gina Davis (Los Angeles, CA), Andrea Davis (Columbus, OH), Sara (John) Enright (Chicago, IL), Rachel (Ryan) Vertuca (Denver, CO), Alyssa Vertuca (Gainesville, FL), Adam Vertuca (Columbus, OH), Caroline (Vic) Brandt (Charleston, SC), Luke Schneider (Nashville, TN), Corey (Ryan) Schneider (Cincinnati, OH), Jared Howard (Dublin, OH), Chad Howard (Dublin, OH), Maria Howard (Dublin, OH), Nathan DePalma (Powell, OH), Gina DePalma (Powell, OH) Nicholas DePalma (Powell, OH). Step-Brothers, Rollin Lovell (Gahanna, OH), Jake (Kim) Lovell (Lewis Center, OH).

"Not-How did he die? How did he live? Not-what did he gain? But-what did he give?
These are the things that measure the worth of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not-what was his station? But, had he a heart? And how did he play his God given part? Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer? To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not-What was his church? Not-What was his creed? But had he befriended those really in need?
Not-What did the sketch in the newspaper say? But how many were sorry when he passed away?
These are the things that measure the worth, of a man as a man, regardless of birth." ~ Anonymous

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 1:00-8:00pm at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 30, 2016, 10:00am, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio. Interment will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Frank's honor to the following:
St. Rita's Medical Center, Behavioral Health Institute Outpatient Department, 730 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801 Or Lima Central Catholic Athletics, Attn: Stephanie Watkins, 720 S. Cable Rd., Lima, Oh 45805

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