Frank M. Bomba

    Bomba, Frank M., 93, March 18, 2011.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.  Spring interment to be held in the Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta.
    ISLAND FALLS – Frank M. Bomba, 93, died March 18, 2011 in Houlton. He was born August 10, 1917 in Lawrence, MA, the son of John and Louise (Piatek) Bomba.
    He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy and is a highly decorated veteran. He was in a suicide squad/subchaser #979 from Africa to Anzio to Italy where he helped clear a way for a British ship to transport the free French to safety. After this he was transferred to the U.S.S. Wasp in 1952, which hit the U.S.S. Hobson, breaking it in two. He retired from service in June of 1958.
    He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laura (Drusendahl) Bomba of Island Falls; one son, Richard Matthew Bomba; two grandchildren, Michell and Matthew, all of Atmore, AL; four great-granchildren; three sisters, Sadie Milos, Thresa Tribino & Mary Michaud, all of Lawrence, MA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and eight siblings.
    Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday at Bowers Funeral Home, Sherman Street, Island Falls with Deacon Al Burleigh officiating. Spring interment will be in the Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta. For an online memory book and to send condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.