Fr. Francis Yacobi, OFM Cap.

Fr. Francis Yacobi, OFM Cap., died at AGH West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was 73. Born to Xavier Francis and Anne (Petty) Yacobi on 11 May 1949 in South Bend, IN, Francis attended Catholic schools in Indiana and Illinois, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. In 1984 Francis was invested as a Capuchin novice at St. Conrad Friary, Allison Park, PA. Br. Frank professed temporary vows as a Capuchin friar on 13 July 1985 and perpetual vows on 02 August 1988. He was ordained to the priesthood on 02 June 1990. Fr. Frank was first assigned to the missions in Papua New Guinea. He returned from the missions in 1993 and was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in York, PA. In 1995 he was appointed to the post-novitiate formation staff at Capuchin College in Washington, DC. In 2001, Fr. Frank was named guardian and director of formation. He also studied canon law at CUA, earning his JCL in 2002. From 2004 through 2010 Fr. Frank was guardian of St. John Evangelist Friary in Philadelphia and pastor of the parish. After his service there he spent three months in prayer at St. Joseph Leonissa Hermitage in Wheeling, WV. Fr. Frank returned to Philadelphia in early 2011 to be pastor of St. Callistus Parish and assist with the formation of postulants. Two years later he was named guardian of the local fraternity and director of the postulancy program. In 2016 he was appointed executive secretary to the Provincial Minister, serving in that capacity until his recent ill health. Fr. Francis was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Michael and James. He is survived by his sisters Laura Anne (Ronald) Struyf of North Aurora, IL, and Tina (Frank) Motola of Glen, IL as well as his three brothers John (Carlene) of Clemmons, NC, Anthony (Katherine) of Waurika, OK, and Robert (Elizabeth) of New Lenox, IL; many nieces and nephews; and his Capuchin brothers. Visitation and viewing will be on Friday, January 6, at 7PM and Vigil Prayer Service at 8PM, St. Margaret of Cortona Chapel of St. Augustine Friary (221 36th Street, Pittsburgh). On Saturday, January 7, visitation at 9:30AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM, St. Margaret of Cortona Chapel. Interment immediately follows the Mass, St. Augustine Cemetery (250 Wible Run Road, Pittsburgh). Memorial donations may be made to the Capuchin Friars (220 37th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201). Professional services are provided by D'Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com

Fr. Francis Yacobi, OFM Cap.

May 11, 1949 - December 31, 2022