Frank English, age 91, passed away on Sept. 3, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He was born on Nov. 13, 1921 in Holyoke. His parents were the late Anthony and Nellie (Gionfriddo) English. Frank was a WWII Marine Veteran. He received a Purple Heart during his active duty. He was a communicant of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. He worked as a safety inspector for BF Perkins and the Springfield Armory for many years before he retired. He was a member of the Sons of Italy. He leaves his loving wife Helen (Grinuk) English of Chicopee; 2 daughters, Gail Oberg of Belchertown and Bette Hess and her husband Donald of Belchertown; 1 brother Alfred English of Holyoke; 2 sisters Mary English of Holyoke and Yolanda Grieve of Monson and 4 beloved grandchildren, Brett Frances Lord, Gina Lord, Spencer Oberg and Nicole Oberg. Calling hours will be held on the morning of the funeral Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee with a prayer service starting at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St, Holyoke, MA 01040.