On Thursday July 29, 2021 Frank J. age 84 of North Versailles passed away peacefully at home. He was born July 31, 1936, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Joseph and Dragica (Luketic) Cindrich. Beloved husband of Helen (Thompson) Cindrich. Loving father of Frank Cindrich, John Cindrich and Laura (Tommy) Meli. Dear brother of Anne Pratt. Frank was preceded in death by brothers Matthew (late wife Alice), and George (late wife Dolly), sisters Mary Ann (late husband Emil Kandala), and Rose Junecko. Frank was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked many years as a carpenter at U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, then at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, from which he retired. He was also a professional cabinet maker and handyman who was skilled working with plumbing and auto repairs. He bowled in a league at Great Valley Lanes, and once bowled a 298. He was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 3 of McKeesport. Frank enjoyed traveling with Helen, and they made several trips to the Marian apparition site in Medjugorje. He volunteered as a baseball coach and Boy Scout leader. He was tireless in doing household repairs for friends, neighbors, and relatives, and plowed neighbors’ driveways in the winter with his ATV. He was a deer hunter for many years. He also enjoyed watching golf and Penguins hockey, and was an excellent dancer.
Arrangements
Friends received Monday 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10am St Robert Bellarmine Church. Mary Mother of God Parish.
Burial will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to People Concerned for the Unborn Child, 3050 Pioneer Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226, www.pcuc.org.
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Helen and family , I so sorry for your loss and sorry I can’t give you a hug but having knee replacement on Monday. You are in Mom’s and my prayers..
My sincere condolences to Mrs cindrich and the whole cindrich family.
Goodnight Frank, sending our condolences and our love to Helen, Frank, John, and Laura. Growing up next-door to the Cindrich family, Frank was always there to lend a helping hand. Peace
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Helen and your family. We all know Frank is in a much better place. Our love and prayers are with you. So many great memories. God Bless.
Deepest condolences to Helen and the whole family
May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏻
So very sorry for your loss , you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences to the whole Cindrich family.
May our Lord’s perpetual Light shine upon this His good and faithful servant, and may He hold dear Frank in His everlasting arms and give consolation to you, wonderful Helen.
you have our deepest sympathy may he rest in peace
My prayers are with you all. Your husband/father was a gentle kind man.
So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing . He was so active at St. Robert’s, always helping someone . Our prayers are with you and your family , Helen . . May he Rest In Peace .
My dear Helen and family, Milan and I are grieving with you. Frank was a special, down to earth, human being and we will truly miss him. We pray Our Lord will welcome him into the paradise of everlasting peace and happiness.
God Bless you Frank & Helen Special friends for many years rest in Peace Frank !🙏🙏🙏
Helen and Frank, So sorry for your loss and for that of the rest of your family. My prayers are with you, and especially praying for the repose of Frank’s soul. God be with you.
Helen and all,
We are so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing! We all send our prayers for all of you during this difficult time!
The Wargo Family
Helen, Frank, John, & Laura: my heart is with you all! Praying for you & Frank. I never met Frank, but felt I knew him by the way his son, Frank, my good long-time friend, would share his dad’s stories with me.
God Bless You all and may his memories live eternally with you all!
Mrs Cindrich & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Cindrich was always a great neighbor and helped us whenever needed. He will be missed. You are in our prayers.
Dear Helen & Family,
My HEART & PRAYERS are with You.
Frank was ALWAYS there beside You & I admired him So much for All His Support.
May God Bless His PRECIOUS Soul & The Angels Lead him to Paradise.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL WITH HIS LOVE AND STRENGTH.
LOVE ALWAYS,
DIANE B.
Laura and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May Frank rest in peace.
Dear Helen and Family – please know that I am thinking of you at this time. Frank was a good-hearted person who loved God and his family, and was very proud of his military service . His handiwork around the church will live on. May he, and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
Frank and John, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Helen, Frank, John & Laura,
Deb & I are so sorry for your loss! After being your neighbors for 44 years we are deeply saddened by Frank Sr.’s passing and our love and prayers are to support you during your time of grief! Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Mike & Deb Emery
So sorry for your loss. Frank was such a good man. He will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Dear Cindrich Family. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. He was a Great Man! He will be deeply missed. So sorry we weren’t able to make the viewing times. Our prayers are with you.
John and Frank, are sincerest condolences to you and you family! Know we are all thinking of you at this time!
My heartfelt sympathy to Helen and your family,you are all in my prayers.God Bless
We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Frank, he was such a big part of our church family and community. Prayers for you and your family at this time.
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Dear Helen, So sorry, My heart and prayers are with you and your family.. I will miss his wonderful smile.
Helen – Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. I pray God will give you both physical and spiritual support during your time of grief.
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