Frank Flaim, 96, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully June 3rd at Manor Care Health Services Pottsville.

Frank was born in Buck Mountain, PA on February 23, 1921, son of the late Anna (Preti) and Victor Flaim.

He was a member of Saint Casimir Parish and later Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City, PA

Frank was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II

After completing his military service, Frank and his brothers went into the coal mining business. His next endeavor was proud owner and operator of Flaim's Grocery Store for over 30 years.

Frank was a former President of the Men of Marian, past President of the TPA, and member of the Holy Name Society.

Frank graduated from Mahanoy Township High School Class of 1938.

Frank is  survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean (Piech) Flaim, a daughter, Suzanne Krasnisky, of Lansdale; a son,Frank Flaim, of Exton; a sister, Elizabeth, wife of  Emil Gnall, of Buck Mountain; two brothers, John, husband of  Anita Flaim, of Dumont, NJ; Louis, husband of  Rose Flaim, of Mahanoy City.

He is also survived by 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Frank is preceded in death by brothers Victor, Alfred and James and sisters Christine Shaup, Maddalena Mogish, Valentine "Dolly"  Mogish, and Anna Pedriani.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 10th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher and Rev. Leo Maletz officiating.

Friends may call Saturday 9AM at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will follow at St. Casimir Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.

Family prefers donations to: National Fragile X Foundation, Honor of grandson Jimmy Grande at https://fragilex.org/support-the-nfxf/donate/