Frank J. Pasquini

Frank J. Pasquini, 67, a nearly lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre died peacefully in the presence of his family on Thursday morning.

Born November 12, 1949, he was a son of the late Frank D. Pasquini and the late Betty Yencha Pasquini Leonard.

A graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Frank earned his BA from King's College and MS from the University of Scranton.

In his early career, Frank was director of communications and marketing for the United Way of Wyoming Valley. His tenure at King's College included time as assistant and acting dean of the student life division prior to his involvement with development there. As Vice President of Institutional Advancement at King's from 1993 to 2008, he led three capital campaigns, major gifts and fifteen annual giving programs. His advancement career includes service to the University of Scranton, Misericordia University and the Diocese of Scranton Catholic Schools Office. As Professional Fund Raising Counsel he served the Osterhout Library, Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, Wyoming Valley Children's Association, Domestic Violence Service Center, Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and the Luzerne County Historical Society with their fundraising efforts.

A member of the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Frank was committed to his faith and devoted to divine mercy and the Blessed Mother. He was deeply dedicated to betterment of the City of Wilkes-Barre, offering his time, thoughts and energy in any way he could.

Frank was selfless, generous, caring and supportive. His greatest joy was found in his family, particularly in their vacations to Long Beach Island.

An infant daughter, Jennifer preceded him in death.

Frank will be greatly missed by his wife of forty-five years, the former Donna Melnick; sons, Frank M. and his wife Laure L. Pasquini of Kingston, David C. and his wife Jessica Pasquini of Trucksville, Christian and Michael Pasquini of Kingston; grandchildren, Matthew Pasquini, Sara Paulson, Christopher Butler and Jonah Pasquini; other family and friends.

Celebration of Frank’s Life will begin Monday with visitation from 4 to 7 PM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there Tuesday with gathering at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 AM in the Church of Saint Nicholas. Interment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to American Cancer Society or Parish of Saint Nicholas.

Memories and condolences may be shared with Frank’s family at www.celebratehislife.com