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Frank Volpe M.D. ’50, F.A.A.P., F.A.C.P.E., 80, passed away peacefully July 15, 2010 in Las Vegas. A resident of Henderson, Volpe was a native of San Jose, Calif. He attended Bellarmine College Prep, Santa Clara University and the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University in Chicago. After a professional medical career spanning almost 40 years, (1954 – 1992), Volpe’s retirement activities included volunteer work with children and families in crisis. Preceded in death by his first wife, Aileen McGinty Volpe, he is survived by his second wife, Polly Horton; sister, Yvonne Volpe Bernard of Minden; and by his six children, Marcia Cali (Ron), Karen Volpe (Fred Holcomb), Cynthia Ashworth (Allen), Mark Volpe (Nancy), Michael Volpe (Jennifer), and Mary Volpe (Rena Popma); as well as Polly Horton’s two children, Debbie Thurston (Bill), and Mark Horton. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. 

08 Nov 2018