Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Montagna, Francesco "Frank" Paolo September 6, 1984
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Virginian-Pilot September 7, 1984
BEDFORD - Frank P. Montagna, founder of Montagna’s Shoe Store, died Thursday in 
Elks National Home. He was 96.
 Mr. Montagna, a native of Norfolk, had retired after more than 47 years as 
president of the shoe chain, which he began in 1921 at 429 Granby St. In 1949, 
the business moved to 437 Granby St.
Mr. Montagna served for four years as director of the Middle Atlantic Shoe 
Retailers Association.
He came by his trade as the son of a cobbler, Guiseppe Montagna, who was a 
native of Sicily. The elder Montagna came to America in 1882. After saving his 
money for five years, he sent for his family, one of the first Italian families 
in Norfolk.
Mr. Montagna was an honorary life member of Elks Lodge 38. He was a member of 
the Moose Lodge and the Musicians Union.
He was a member of the Roma Lodge of the Sons of Italy. From 1957 to 1961, he 
served as Grand Venerable of the Grand Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America of 
the State of Virginia. He also served on the National Supreme Council.
In 1963, he was presented the citation of the Stella Solidariet Italiana by the 
Republic of Italy for his part in fostering better relations between Italians 
and Americans. In 1965, he was selected by the Grand Lodge of Virginia for a 
meritorious award.
Mr. Montagna was the widower of Agnes Cristina Montagna.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph Montagna and Lucian Montagna, both of 
Norfolk; three sisters, Jennie Montagna and Annie Montagna, both of Norfolk, and 
Carmelina LaGiglia of Virginia Beach; two brothers, George Montagna and Anthony 
Montagna, both of Norfolk; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Joyful Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Pius 
X Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The family will be at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk, from 7 to 9 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday. A Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday 
in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Virginia Elks Boys Camp Inc., in care of 
Elks Lodge 38, 1231 Typo Ave., Norfolk.


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