Frank Anthony "Champ" Cangiano
September 1, 1930 - November 29, 2016
Frank Anthony “Champ” Cangiano, 86 of Center Twp. passed away November 29, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born September 1, 1930 in Aliquippa and was the son of the late Nicola and Mary Cangiano. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister: Frances C. Swan and a sister-in-law: Caroline Cangiano.Champ was a proud veteran of the Unites States Army where he served our country during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #3577 and the American Legion Monaca Post # 0580 Champ worked as an Aliquippa School Crossing Guard for the past 18 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his time by the water. Champ had a warm heart and loved being with family members and friends.He is survived by two brothers: Paul N. Cangiano, Center Twp. and Ralph “Nick” Cangiano, Reno,NV.Two nephews: Joseph Cangiano and Sandy Carroll, Ronald Swan and Lisa Aloe.Visitation will be Thursday 4-7 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. Friday morning in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Frances Cabrini Church with Father Martin Bartel, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Beaver County Special Unit will provide military honors at the cemetery.
Frank Anthony “Champ” Cangiano, 86 of Center Twp. passed away November 29, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born September 1, 1930 in Aliquippa and was the son of the late Nicola and Mary Cangiano. In addition to his parents he... View Obituary & Service Information