Frank J. Lavecchia

Frank J. LaVecchia, age 85, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Frances LaVecchia, nee Saenz. Loving father of Linda (Bruce) Troxel, Diane LaVecchia-Schwader, Daniel James LaVecchia, and Frank V. LaVecchia. Devoted grandfather of Alexandra and Dylan. Dear brother of Vito (Rita) LaVecchia, late Mary (Robert) Lee, Margaret (late Martin) Serro, and Martha (Anthony) Hudek. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Vincenzo and Giovannarosa (nee Carnavale). Visitation Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Prayer service Friday, May 12, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. at the funeral home leaving for a 10:30 A.M. funeral Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (One W. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN) with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. .