Francis Guariglia

Francis J. “Frank” Guariglia, 91, of Auburn, died Sunday January 19, 2020 in Scotia, New York. Frank was a life resident of Auburn, the son of the late Sabato and Alfonsina DiGrotto Guariglia. He attended Auburn schools. Until his retirement, he owned F.J. Guariglia Associates. He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and prior to that, Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his daughters Jean (Tom) Plis of Glenville, NY, Fran (Mark) Turner of Skaneateles, his son Steve Guariglia of Boston, MA, his grandchildren Stephanie, Katie, Laura. Alex, Nicholas and Nicole, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, He was predeceased by his wife Mary Jane Fruscello Guariglia in 2000, his son Joseph in 2019 and his brothers Vincenzo, Anthony and Ralph. Friends are invited to call on the family from 8:30 A.M. till 10 A.M. Friday January 24, in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Frank’s Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 A.M. with Fr. Louis Vasile officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Research and Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. Or Scleroderma Tri State Inc. Chapter, 59 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905.