Obituary of Frank J. Paine

Frank J. Paine, age 72, of Lee Center, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 2, 2024.

Frank was born in Rome on May 31, 1952 to the late Cletus and Agnes Parsons Paine, and graduated from RFA in 1970. He was self-employed doing what he loved: restoring vintage cars. When he wasn’t breathing new life into Chevvies and Camaros, he was creating things from wood.

Frank lit up a room as soon as he walked in.  His larger-than-life personality and big laugh were magnetic. His story telling had us in stitches with gestures and impressions that only he could do justice to. He was always ready with a joke or witty comeback, and he had a nickname for everyone,  the most common being "Youngblood." The first to the dance floor and the last to leave, Frank was out there, living for the moment. His moves were goofy, but he owned every step, and his karaoke skills were unparallelled! Frank knew how to celebrate life and leaves memories that remind us to do the same.

Frank is survived by the love of his life for the past 28 years, Claudia Decker of Lee Center; daughters, Wendy (Jeff) Ginther of TX, and Crystal Breen of VA; son, Steven Paine of VA; step-daughter, Allisha (Duke) Patnode; step-son, Aaron France; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Loretta Fanelli of Sauquoit, Gale Meunier of OK, and Kaye (Tom) O'Brien of Lee Center; brothers, Douglas Paine and John Paine both of Lee Center; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at 7 PM at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday  from 4 to 7 PM prior to the service.  

In the words of Frank himself: "I may not be here for a long time but I'm here for a good time."

Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com.