Michaelangelo R. Sileo, 65

Auto mechanic who wrote poetry

Michaelangelo R. Sileo, 65, passed away on Aug. 13, 2006, at his home in Scarborough in the loving arms of his family, after a very brief battle with lung cancer. He will be remembered as a larger than life personality who left a lasting impression. He was a beloved husband, father and Popi to his grandchildren.

Mike was born in Stamford, Conn., in 1940, the son of a homemaker and a firefighter, and is survived by a large Italian-American family, still mostly living in Connecticut. His immediate family stretches from Maine all the way down to Alabama.

He enjoyed a career for over twenty-five years in the insurance field; and was proud to serve his country as a U.S. Marine MP. He held a black belt in Karate; was an avid gardener, hunter and fly fisherman, who tied his own flies. He was once an auto mechanic who wrote poetry; and when he struggled to quit smoking eight years ago he took up crocheting to keep his hands busy. He had a

sharp mind and wonderful sense of humor. He will never be forgotten and will be acutely missed by all who knew him.

True to form – per his wishes – Mike’s life will be celebrated by all who knew and loved him on Sept. 16 from 1-4 p.m., at his home in Scarborough.

Many thanks to the caring help from everyone at the Hospice Program.

His family requests that if desired, memorial donations be made to VNA Home Health Care, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine 04106.

Alexander Frustaci, 92

Helped build Little League field

Alexander Joseph Frustaci, 92, of South Portland, died Aug. 29, 2006, peacefully at his residence.

He was born in Elkhorn, W. VA., on June 6, 1914, a son of Giusseppe and Maddalena (Giannatassio) Frustaci. He started his education in West Virginia and moved to Portland in 1926 at the age of twelve. He was a graduate of Portland High School.

Alexander worked in the shipyard during World War II. He then worked for the Finest Company bottling nationwide brands of wine including Eleven Cellars for thirty years. He also worked for the Stauffer Company for five years, retiring in 1976.

He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church.

As a young man, Alexander was involved behind the scenes for South Portland National Little League and with building the field. This year they celebrated their 50th anniversary right on the field, and Alexander was honored by being allowed to throw out the first pitch.

Alexander was a former member of the Moose, the Elks, the Eagles and the Knights of Columbus. He had just returned from the Annual Family Reunion in Virginia.

He was predeceased by his wife Rose Iaconeta Frustaci in 1984.

Surviving are two daughters, Madeline Coppinger and her husband Francis of Rutland, Vt., Bridget Kathleen Gagnon and her husband Michael of Franklin Lakes, N.J.; a son, Joseph A. Frustaci and wife Joan of Cape Elizabeth; thirteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services were held in South Portland.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bruce Roberts Fund.