Frank Agusto Deangelis

1940 - 2022

Frank was born August 01, 1940 in the ancient town of Aiello, Calabria, Italy, to loving parents Francesco and Anna DeAngelis.,

With his younger sisters Rosaria (Buffone) and Emma (Volpe), the family shared their life with dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family in the Aiello Calabria region. Frank grew up knowing love, family and friendship to be the most important values in life. Arriving in Edmonton as a dashingly good looking young man of 21 in 1961, he settled with his parents and sisters in the 97th street area of Edmonton, with much of the extended family and larger Italian community nearby. Further away, but close in his heart, were aunts, uncles, and 10 first cousins in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Frank met his eternal love, Marie Suter, in 1963. They married October 23rd, 1965. Children Frank Jr. (Carole), Michael Agusto (Sheri); and Anna Marie (Tim) followed in 1966, 1969 and 1970.

Frank, Marie, and their young children moved to a home on a five acre lot in Osborne Acres on Spruce Valley Road, 5 minutes east of Spruce Grove. La Dolce Vita (the good life) followed at the acreage for the next four decades.

The 1980s were a time of transition. Frank, Michael and Anna all graduated from Spruce Grove Composite High School and started their careers, and Frank got out of the trucking business to return to his true passion: COOKING!. Frank is best known for the restaurant he started in 1988: Frank’s Place Trattoria, located on Rice Howard way in downtown Edmonton. Frank moved Frank’s Place Trattoria ½ block East on Rice Howard way in the mid. 1990’s to a newer, larger location, renaming the restaurant Frank’s Place Pacific Fish, Steak and Italian food. He then undertook the daunting task of building a brand new location in Spruce Grove from scratch, which second location opened in November of 1993. Son Michael was given the reins under Frank’s guidance. Thousands celebrated their Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Mother’s Days, Fundraisers, Graduations and so many other events with Frank, and he genuinely appreciated and enjoyed being a part of the celebrations. “I’m not here for the money, I just love to cook” was his motto, so each day he served others was a day he enjoyed immensely.

The 2000s gave Frank an even greater opportunity to share his love, wisdom, and guidance with the arrival of Grandchildren Colton Schaal and Dezmond DeAngelis in 2001, Ethan Schaal in 2003, and Dayton DeAngelis in 2006. Step Grandchildren Tyler and Emmitt Barr joined the family in 2016.

Frank and Marie purchased a condo. at Marina, Mazatlán overlooking the Marina, with the Sea of Cortez in the distance, in 2008. That same year they also ended 40 years at the acreage and moved into a condo. at King Street on the Park in Spruce Grove. A summer home and a winter place in the sun, who could ask for more? Both homes were filled with love and laugher, a constant stream of visitors, and too many shared meals and celebrations to count.

He spent his final months sharing the wisdom of his lifetime: Love each other. Don’t fight. Don’t work too much. Live your life proudly, without fear. Pursue your dreams. Share what you have with others. Be generous. Take care of one another. He took comfort in his family and friends, knowing that he was loved and admired and that our memories of his kindness, generosity, fun and gregarious nature will live on. We all take inspiration from Frank’s life, so well lived, with Frank reaching our hearts so profoundly in so many ways.

Frank is predeceased by his parents, Francesco and Anna DeAngelis, and his sister, Rosaria Buffone. He is survived by his loving wife Marie, beloved children Frank Jr. (Carole), Michael Augusto (Sheri), and Anna Marie Schaal (Tim); Grandchildren Colton Schaal, Dezmond DeAngelis, Ethan Schaal, Dayton DeAngelis, Tyler Barr, and Emmitt Barr. Farewell Papa D. You are loved not just by us, but by so many. Your legacy will endure in our hearts forever.

All who knew and loved Frank are invited to join Frank’s family for a funeral service at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Spruce Grove, 200 Boundary Road, at 11A.M on Tuesday August 16th, viewing commencing at 10:15A.M, to be followed by a luncheon and celebration of his life at the Church Hall.

Frank’s family extends our sincerest appreciation to all those who cared for Frank in his final months at the Stony Plain Hospital and the Good Samaritan Extended Care Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.