Frank Talent, a longtime member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission who was a regular at various Philadelphia boxing, wrestling and MMA events, passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday.
Frank Talent died last night Thursday September 8, 2011 7:55pm. He was a representative for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. Talent was Assistant Athletic Commissioner for 38 years, presiding over boxing, roller derby and wrestling. In 75 years he went from a kid raised in an orphanage to a man who was featured on the radio, made appearances on television, wrote columns for the newspaper.
Viewing: John F. Givnish Funeral Home 10975 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 Monday September 12, 2011 7:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday September 13, 2011 8:00 to 9:00am
Mass services: St. Ambrose Church C St. and Roosevelt Blvd Tuesday September 13, 2011 10:00am
Frank Talent died last night Thursday September 8, 2011 7:55pm. He was a representative for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. Talent was Assistant Athletic Commissioner for 38 years, presiding over boxing, roller derby and wrestling. In 75 years he went from a kid raised in an orphanage to a man who was featured on the radio, made appearances on television, wrote columns for the newspaper.
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John F. Givnish Funeral Home
10975 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Monday September 12, 2011 7:00 to 9:00pm
Tuesday September 13, 2011 8:00 to 9:00am
Mass services:
St. Ambrose Church
C St. and Roosevelt Blvd
Tuesday September 13, 2011 10:00am
Viewing will be held at
ReplyDeleteJohn F. Givnish Funeral Home
10975 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-0100
Monday 09/12/2011
7pm-9pm
Tuesday 09/13/2011
8am-9am
Church Service will be held at
St Ambrose Church
405 East Roosevelt Boulevard
(Roosevelt Boulevard and C Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 329-7900
Tuesday 09/13/2011
10am