Francis Joseph Asti, 87, of Elkton, MD, born July 30, 1931, in Penn Hills, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Fran was a chemical engineer for DuPont in South Carolina, then Delaware. After early retirement from DuPont, he immediately started his second career with Greene Tweed & CoContinue Reading
Francis Joseph Asti, 87, of Elkton, MD, born July 30, 1931, in Penn Hills, PA, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family.
Fran was a chemical engineer for DuPont in South Carolina, then Delaware. After early retirement from DuPont, he immediately started his second career with Greene Tweed & Co in Pennsylvania.
Fran was a man of lists and projects. He had lists for everything, even lists that referenced other lists. He was always going somewhere, buying items for his next project. He loved spending time at “camp” in Tionesta, PA, collecting and fixing antique cars, purchasing/rehabbing/renting apartments, visiting relatives/friends in America and Italy, and keeping up with political news. He loved music all his life and had his own dance band, The Moonlighters, for over 20 years. He was a driving force for the Elkton High Band Boosters and other local charities. Devoted to protecting his family, Fran always provided a strong foundation, support and vision for them in whatever they needed. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Adeline (nee Mucci) Asti, brother, Raymond Asti, and daughter, Pauline Asti.
Fran is survived by is wife of 65 years, Dodi (nee Bell) Asti, five children, Cheryl (Chuck) Heimerman of Shiloh, IL, Diane Asti of Pottstown, PA, Carolyn Asti of Coatesville, PA, Francis Jeffrey Asti of Elkton, MD and Lea Asti of Newark, DE; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and sister, Maria Hoffman.
In honor of Fran, contributions can be made payable to, “Elkton High School Music Boosters” at Elkton High School and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921.
A Life Celebration service and luncheon will be held on 6 April, 2019 at Janes United Methodist Church, 213 North Walnut Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911. Visitation will be at 10:00am and service at 11:00am with a lunch immediately following the service.
His ashes will be scattered in Tionesta, PA and will be laid to rest at his father’s home in Torsana, Italy.
Stephen Romey
left a message on October 11, 2019:
In any case, better very late then never. Fran was a great man. I immensely enjoyed his company and once traveled to the Asti ancestral home in Italy with Fran and his family.
Vic Caserta
left a message on August 17, 2019:
Steve Schultz
left a message on January 2, 2019:
Tim Fisher
left a message on January 2, 2019:
Fran always treated me warmly and as a second son. I learned so much from him how to be self-reliant (fix it yourself!), and how to communicate with people, especially strangers! He could be a hard man to love sometimes, but he was generous to a fault in his community, and was always there to provide support and guidance. He taught me so much about self-reliance, self-confidence, community service, and the strength of extended families. Some of my best memories of him will be our family trips to Italy. From those trips, I learned the magic of making those distant family connections and friendships in different languages and cultures, but always connected through shared family, friendships and love. To the extent that my life is richer for his teaching, guidance, and example, a part of him will always be alive in me.
Thank you Fran, Pop, Nonno. Rest In Peace (and I hope Heaven has a Big Band that needs a clarinet!)
Nancy Waugh
left a message on December 14, 2018:
left a message on December 11, 2018:
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Karon Valentine
left a message on December 10, 2018:
left a message on December 10, 2018:
Phil Paino
left a message on December 8, 2018:
Gary Strouse
left a message on December 8, 2018:
I had someone to discuss restoring cars, renovating houses, plus discussing music and attending concerts like Andre Rieu.
All of us will miss him and continue to remember on of our favorite co-workers.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Gary Strouse, Fort Myers, FL
Jerry and Brenda Vincent
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Dana Asti
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Harry Amin
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Donna Noecker
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Alice Musser
left a message on December 7, 2018:
George Rawa
left a message on December 6, 2018:
Fran was a man/father/spouse with very diverse skills, a magnetic personality, a passion for science and technology, and an off the charts sense of humor.
See you in April.
Alexa Bates
left a message on December 5, 2018:
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Stephen Romey
left a message on October 11, 2019:
In any case, better very late then never. Fran was a great man. I immensely enjoyed his company and once traveled to the Asti ancestral home in Italy with Fran and his family.
Vic Caserta
left a message on August 17, 2019:
Steve Schultz
left a message on January 2, 2019:
Tim Fisher
left a message on January 2, 2019:
Fran always treated me warmly and as a second son. I learned so much from him how to be self-reliant (fix it yourself!), and how to communicate with people, especially strangers! He could be a hard man to love sometimes, but he was generous to a fault in his community, and was always there to provide support and guidance. He taught me so much about self-reliance, self-confidence, community service, and the strength of extended families. Some of my best memories of him will be our family trips to Italy. From those trips, I learned the magic of making those distant family connections and friendships in different languages and cultures, but always connected through shared family, friendships and love. To the extent that my life is richer for his teaching, guidance, and example, a part of him will always be alive in me.
Thank you Fran, Pop, Nonno. Rest In Peace (and I hope Heaven has a Big Band that needs a clarinet!)
Nancy Waugh
left a message on December 14, 2018:
left a message on December 11, 2018:
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Karon Valentine
left a message on December 10, 2018:
left a message on December 10, 2018:
Phil Paino
left a message on December 8, 2018:
Gary Strouse
left a message on December 8, 2018:
I had someone to discuss restoring cars, renovating houses, plus discussing music and attending concerts like Andre Rieu.
All of us will miss him and continue to remember on of our favorite co-workers.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Gary Strouse, Fort Myers, FL
Jerry and Brenda Vincent
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Dana Asti
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Harry Amin
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Donna Noecker
left a message on December 7, 2018:
Alice Musser
left a message on December 7, 2018:
George Rawa
left a message on December 6, 2018:
Fran was a man/father/spouse with very diverse skills, a magnetic personality, a passion for science and technology, and an off the charts sense of humor.
See you in April.
Alexa Bates
left a message on December 5, 2018: