Frank "Kip" A. Delli -Gatti III of Beckley passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. Frank was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia on November 13th, 1956, to the late Anna Lee and Frank A. Delli-Gatti Jr.
Frank was a landscaper and gardener. He enjoyed aquariums and coin collecting. Frank was an excellent gold and silversmith. Some of his best days were spent with his brother, Chris and great nephew, Caleb riding around in classic cars, going to Joe Fama's coin store. He was so happy to be able to see Caleb's recent milestone of getting his first car, a 1977 Corvette. Frank was a kind soul who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Elizabeth Delli-Gotti, maternal grandparents, Zima W. and Frank Leuliette; cousins, Marty Bartlett, Paul Francis and Steven Leuliette and sister-in-law, Donna Delli-Gatti.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Chris Delli-Gatti, step sisters, Sue and her husband, Roger Kelly, Jill Obley and Angela Monje; nieces, Tiffiny Delli-Gatti-Grose and husband Devin and their son, Caleb, Stephanie Torres Morris and her children, Alexander Gabriella and Camilla; cousins; Lesley and Richard Wade, Delli-Gatti cousins, Mark, Greg, Marie, Rodney, Joey, Kevin, Johnny, Dave, Laura and Lisa; many other family members and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, June 6th at 11:00 am in the St. Francis de Sales Church on South Oakwood Avenue. The family is receiving friends at 10:00 am. Frank will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Clarksburg.
Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center has the honor of serving the family. Words of comfort and condolences may be offered to the family by visiting Frank's tribute page at www.meltonmortuary.com