Frank Walter “Frankie” Pacitti, a student at Central Bucks East High School and the son of Frank Pacitti, co-owner of Pacitti Brothers Ice Cream & Hot Dogs in Hatboro, passed away on Sunday, December 14. He was 17 years old.

“From the beginning Frankie brought a force of joy and laughter to all that he encountered. Frankie was always known for his impeccable style, hair, sense of humor, wit and his ability to make anyone laugh- intentionally or unintentionally,” his obituary said.

His obituary continues:

Frankie loved life, his parents, brothers, family, dogs and friends with such intensity. His biggest passion was lacrosse; from a young age he started playing for CBAA and found an intense passion he shared with his Dad, they spent many hours on and off the Field improving game plans and focusing on how to be the best. Frankie soon moved onto adding in club teams, with Team 11 being his first experience which then moved onto Mesa and ultimately ending up with Triple H. Frankie had a blast traveling with his dad, friends and coaches and made memories throughout his years. Frankie harbored friends wherever he went. Throughout grade school he made several friends, made impressions on his teachers, staff and formed many connections. This continued through middle school and high school where he found CB East Lacrosse. He was invited to play as a freshman and was over the moon for this opportunity. The stories he would come home with and the memories he made on the field and off the field with his teammates, brother (Joey), friends and coaches will live on for a lifetime.

There was never a place we would go that he didn’t run into someone he knew and greeted them with his big grin, a hug and a kind word or wise crack. Frankie loved his brothers, Joey and Vinnie. He would always find time to spend with them both or have a wise crack to rebuttal with. He loved showing them the ropes in lacrosse and life in general. In Frankie’s down time, he loved social settings, friends, video games with friends, traveling- especially the beach, his family, and of course a wide array of music that he always happily showcased anywhere he went. There was never a night he didn’t come downstairs and dance in front of the mirror while singing or show off his Biceps and make us acknowledge how big his muscles were or what his 6- pack looked like. Frankie will live on through his family, friends, lacrosse and his brothers. The immense void he is leaving will be filled with memories that will live on forever. Frankie is survived by his parents Frank, Barb Pacitti, brothers Joey and Vinnie and several Aunts, Uncles Cousins and Grandparents.

A GoFundMe has been launched in his honor. From the GoFundMe’s description:

We ask that you join us in this immense time of need for The Pacitti Family. It’s with unimaginable pain that we announce the unexpected loss of Frankie. Your thoughtful contribution will help The Pacitti’s during this difficult time. Keep Frankie’s memory alive and all of those who loved him in your thoughts.

$38,672 has been raised at the time of this writing.

Services were held this morning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doylestown.

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