Frank T. “Beetse” Pecorella, 93, of Texarkana, Ark., died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at his home.

Mr. Pecorella was born Oct. 8, 1914, in Texarkana. He was retired from Federal Compress and Warehouse, a member of St. Edward Catholic Church and an Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret J. Pecorella of Texarkana; one brother, Leo E. Pecorella of Texarkana; seven nieces; and three nephews.

Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Edward Catholic Church with the Rev. Vincent Flusche officiating. Burial will be in East Memorial Gardens under direction of East Funeral Home, Downtown.

Rosary will be 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Edward Outreach Center or Hospice of Texarkana, Ark.

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