MY FATHER AND HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

On February 5th, 2026, Francis Edward Lobosco (my father) would have celebrated his 80th birthday. Though his life was cut short in 1991 at the age of 44, his memory continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the communities of Shaler and Verona, Pennsylvania, where he spent his life.

Born in Verona on February 5, 1946, Francis was the only son of Francis L. Lobosco and Katherine Campbell. His father, a hardworking man from Allegheny County, passed away suddenly in 1969, and Francis carried forward the quiet strength and resilience that defined his family. He was raised in a household that valued tradition, faith, and perseverance—qualities that would shape his own approach to life.

He was a devoted son, especially to his mother Katherine, who outlived both her husband and son. He also became a father himself, leaving behind a son, David Lobosco and a daughter, Christina Swanson, who both continues to honor his legacy.

Though Francis’s life was not marked by public accolades or headlines, it was rich in the ways that matter most: family, community, and quiet integrity. He lived through a transformative era in American history—from the post-war boom to the cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s—and remained grounded in the values instilled by his parents and extended family, including his aunts Anna and Sarah Lobosco.

His passing on January 31, 1991, due to heart failure, was a profound loss to those who knew him. Yet, even in death, Francis’s story is one of enduring connection. He was laid to rest in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Verona, the same resting place as his father—a symbol of the deep roots the Lobosco family planted in the region.

As we mark what would have been his 80th birthday, we remember Francis not just for the years he lived, but for the quiet impact he made. His life reminds us that legacy isn’t always loud—it’s often found in the everyday acts of love, loyalty, and presence...