Francis Campedelli

at his Assisted Living Community, Wyndham Lakes in Jacksonville, FL

on Friday March 3, 2018.

Born in Chelsea, MA and a graduate of Chelsea High School Class of 1942,

Francis joined the Army Air Corp in 1943 and honorably served his country in WWII as a nose gunner flying 50 missions on a B24 Liberator with the 15th Army, 98th Bomb Group, 344th bomb squad.

He was employed with Eastern Airlines at Logan Airport Boston for over 20 years and moved to Jacksonville in 1987 after his retirement.

Preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Lorraine Gifford Campedelli,

Frank is survived by his daughter, Jane Campedelli of Jacksonville, FL;

brother, Alfred Campedelli of Winthrop, MA and niece, Joyce and her

husband, Paul Sartorelli of Georgetown, MA. He also leaves many dear friends and extended family.

Another hero from the Greatest Generation gone but will never be forgotten.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to

VITAS Healthcare, 7406 Fullerton St., Ste 105, Jacksonville, FL 32256.