Ippolito, Francis J. "Frank" –Of Andover formerly of North Reading, Aug. 20 ^th . Devoted husband of the late Mary (Lauro). Loving father of Stephen Ippolito and his wife Maria and Cindy Ventura and her husband Robert all of Reading. Brother of the late Ann Lois Morris. Adoring grandfather of Stephen Joseph and his wife Amanda, Henry and his wife Nana, Jamie, Daniel and Kyle. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, Aug 25 ^th at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Patrick's Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10am. Relatives and friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to St. Jude Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Frank was an avid Boston sports fan, attended many of his grandchildren's sporting events and was always ready to make you laugh with one of his many jokes. All that enjoyed Frank's friendship will miss him dearly.