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Following a courageous battle with cancer, Frank Anthony “Cheech” Retort, 54, of Hillsville, PA passed away in their residence with his wife and soulmate at his side Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2022. Frank was born August 19, 1967, in New Castle, a son of the late Donald and Donna “Tootsie” (Micco) Retort. His wife and soulmate, Jodi Kumrow-Retort, whom he married August 19, 2017, survives at home.
Working as a paver for most of his life, Frank had been employed by various paving companies in the area and most recently was working through the Laborers International Union, Local 964, New Castle. Frank was of the Catholic Faith. Cheech enjoyed his truck and spending time with his Rottweiler, Sweet Pea. He belonged to the Mt. Carmel Society, St. Anthony Club, and the Riverview (his second family), all in Lowellville, OH.
In addition to his wife, Cheech is survived by his children, Stephanie, Cory, and Franki-Lynne, and Amber and Marc, who he raised as his own. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald Retort, Jr. and Randy Retort; and two grandchildren, Larissa and Landon Lutton-Tovar.
A calling hour will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday (7-9-22) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Blessing Service will be immediately following at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Deacon John J. Carran of Holy Spirit Parish officiating. Interment is at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Union Twp.
Eternal rest grant unto Frank, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
