My Prayer for comfort to Marg and Nancy
This man will surely be missed. He always had a warm welcome and a big smile. He was such a gentleman. I always admired his respect for his wife and daughter. I found comfort that one would have a new body to start the New Year, hopefully that can be a comfort to his family.
Deb Gray
Always enjoyed hearing him sing. What an awesome voice. Many fun memories of the church choir in Milford with Frank.
Special Man!
I remember Uncle Frank from the time I was just a small boy. He was always an encourager, and would take time with us kids without making us feel we were a bother, even sometimes when he had to be busy. Even though your family lived a long drive away, we looked forward to visiting whenever we could. I loved his voice when he sang. I heard his love for Aunt Marge and the kids every time he spoke and you could also see that love in his eyes. Special man!
To the family
Memories were when they lived across the st. from us in Exeter, NE. years ago. Always friendly, good neighbors, and then Charlie and Judy moved in after ward, and also good neighbors. So we had a long line of the Tauriella family. Our sympathy to you and the family.
Frank E Tauriella obituary
Frank E. Tauriella, 96, of Mesa AZ and formerly Exeter, Milford, and Friend NE, and Forsyth and Branson MO, passed away at his home on January 1, 2016, surrounded by his family. Frank was born February 9, 1919, in Brooklyn NY, to John Sebastian and Agnes (Carr) Tauriella. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Flatbush, in 1937. As a child, and through his young adult years, he sang in the Boys Choir of St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral. From 1939 to 1941 he also sang with Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians, Robert Shaw Chorale, and the Knights of Harmony Quartet. He was also privileged to sing on radio, at the original Metropolitan Opera House, the Academy of Music, and Carnegie Hall. He was a soloist, choir director, master of ceremonies, and host at many church, sporting and social events. Frank was a World War II veteran of the 2nd Air Force. He met his future wife at the Fairmont Army Airfield, Fairmont NE. On October 24, 1944, he married the love of his life, Marjorie (Speake Lewellen), at the Methodist Church in Exeter NE. They were blessed with three children. He cherished his family and friends. No matter where he lived, he looked forward to daily early morning coffee with his “coffee buddies”. He was always ready with a joke, and was the life of the party.
Frank was active in insurance, real estate, accounting, business management, and served on numerous boards throughout the years. While residing in Milford, in 1989, he was the recipient of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben “Good Neighbor Citation”. Frank retired as Executive Director of the Milford Housing Authority. He was a Master Mason and four times Worshipful Master of Blue River Lodge No. 30, in Milford, and had a dual membership at Friend Lodge No. 77. He was a Scottish Rite 32nd degree Knight Commander of the Court of Honor and an active member of Sesostris Shrine, having been a director of the Chanters and member of the Hillbilly’s Club. He was a 69 year member of the American Legion.
In the 1950’s, Frank was one of the founding fathers of the Saline, Fillmore, Seward (SFS) Little League Baseball League, coaching and umpiring for many years. He was also an avid Nebraska Cornhusker sports fan, especially Husker football. From 1950 to 1970 he announced Exeter High School football games.
Survivors include Marjorie, his loving wife of 71 years; daughter Judy (Charles) Hansen, Friend NE; daughter Nancy Tauriella Ruhl, Mesa AZ; son John (Jeretta) Tauriella, Exeter NE. Grandchildren Mark (SheriLynne) Hansen, Lincoln NE; Todd (Heather)Hansen, Shelbyville KY; Carmen Hansen, Exeter NE; Natasha (Bart) Anderson, Scottsdale AZ; Machela (Dennis) Osorio, Tacoma WA; Jamie (Marcia) Tauriella, Omaha NE; Jena (Jose) Johnson, Lincoln NE; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruth (Charles) Morris.
Frank’s wishes were cremation and no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Frank’s name, to: Sesostris Shrine Transportation Fund, c/o Sesostris Shrine Temple, 1050 Saltillo Rd, Roca NE 68430.
I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!! You're the Best!!!!
Wow!! I took this picture of you on your 96th birthday!! You never did look your age..so handsome!! I am so blessed to have been able to have you and Mom live with me in Branson and then Mesa for the past 7 years. It was an honor and privilege that I will always cherish!!
I'm keeping an eye on Red Mountain for you (wink wink) and enjoying the weather, palm trees and hummingbirds like you always did!! I Miss You and Love You!!! Nancy :-)
