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WARREN -- Frank James Hoso Jr., 83, of Warren, entered into eternal life 3 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital with his loving family by his side, under the comforting care of hospice.
Frank was born at home in Niles May 17, 1934, the son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Pauline Paris Hoso and was a lifelong area resident.
A 1952 graduate of St. Mary's High School, Frank furthered his education with a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Kent State University in 1958, and after being honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserves in 1963, he continued his education with a Master's Degree in education in 1968 from Westminster College and took postgraduate classes at Youngstown State University.
Frank's teaching career began at SS. Peter & Paul School, where he taught junior high from 1959 to 1969. He then taught for 39 years for the Warren City Schools at Washington Elementary and Garfield Elementary schools. Upon retirement, Frank was a substitute teacher for the Warren City Schools.
A veteran of the United States Army, Frank served his country during peacetime. Frank served his country faithfully and honorably for five years and was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserves Nov. 20, 1962, with the rank of corporal.
Frank was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren, where he was perpetual caretaker of the parish cemetery for many years. He was a member of the Ohio Education Association and the Northeast Ohio Teachers Association.
Frank was married Dec. 26, 1959, to the former Sylvia F. Hladky, and they were married for 57 years and shared the love of 12 children -- Frank J. Hoso III of Warren, Christine M. Hoso at home, S. Michelle (Steve) Chiaro of Vienna, MaryJo L. Hoso of Warren, Gregory J. (Natalie) Hoso of Howland, David A. (Rosalynd) Hoso of Howland, Sheryl P. (Michael) Gumino of Howland, Eric M. (Renae) Hoso of Howland and S. Nicole (Brian) Littleton of Cortland; daughter-in-law, Darlene Hoso of Cortland; 18 grandchildren, Stephen Hoso and Meghan (Ahmed) Hosni, Shaina (Joe) Shardy, Sean Crislip and Santino Chiaro, Ambrose, Ava and Gennaro Hoso, Alexandra and Cassandra Hoso, Natalie and Nathan Hoso, Michael and Madeline Gumino, Gia and Frankie Hoso, and Mason and Preston Littleton; and six great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Haiden, L. Jax, Harper, Oliver and Alec. He also leaves a brother, John Hoso of Niles. A niece and numerous nephews survive, including a special niece, Terry Bishop of Warren; and a nephew, Chief Don Bishop of the Warren Township Police Department.
Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by an infant son June 22, 1964; two sons, Jeffrey G. Hoso on Nov. 13, 2003, and Michael H. Hoso on Jan. 30, 2006; by a sister, Mary Ann Bishop; and by his uncle, the Very Rev. Rite Msgr. Sylvester Hladky, with whom he was very close.
Calling hours will take place 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, and again 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Sinchak & Kaszowski Funeral Home, where the St. Benedict Ladies Auxillary will recite the rosary at 3:45 p.m. Monday. A Parastas service will also be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
A Divine Funeral Liturgy, with the Rev. Simeon B. Sibenik presiding, will be offered 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, preceded by a Panachida service to be recited at 10:20 a.m. in the funeral home prior in leaving for the church.
Burial will take place with full military honors rendered by the great men of the American Legion Post 540 Honor Guard in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Warren.
In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to the Monsignor Sylvester Hladky Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 184, Warren, OH 44481, to provide assistance to support Catholic education.
Frank's family would like to thank the Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital nursing staff and radiology department and Drs. Robert Bisel and Keith Black and their nursing staff for all the care and compassion given to Frank and his family during his illness and for making his final days very comforting and peaceful.
Caring and professional arrangements for the Hoso family are under the direction of Sinchak & Kaszowski Funeral Home, 330-392-5691.
Family and friends may visit www.sinchakandsons.com to view this tribute and share condolences to the Hoso family.
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