Obituary: Mosso, Frank “Smokey”

Age 86

Wed., May 14, 2014

MOSSO, Frank “Smokey” (Age 86) Frank was born July 29, 1927 in Spokane, WA., to Joseph and Emily Mosso.

He flew away with the angels on April 21, 2014, at the Vesta Adult Family Home.

His caregiver Jim had made him laugh and put up with his shortcomings.

He graduated from North Central High School and was drafted into the Army at the end of the Second World War and then joined the reserves where he was an airplane mechanic.

Frank was an instructor, commercial pilot and later an aviation mechanic.

He is survived by his sister, Marian (Bill) Adams; nephews, Terry (Audrey) Adams, Jeff (Gail) Adams; cousins, Diane (Bob) Barthell, Marilu (Terry) Pedigo, Andy (Sylvia) Griesbaum; and several other cousins in Pennsylvania and Texas; one great-nephew, Kelly and one great-niece, Stephanie.

A Celebration of Smokey’s life will be held Saturday, May 17th at Das Stein Haus, 1812 W. Francis from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Donations may be made in his name to the Inland Northwest Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 910 W. 5th, Suite 256, Spokane, WA 99204, or Gentiva Hospice, 22820 E. Appleway Ave, Liberty Lake, WA 99019.

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