Frank James Julian, age 91 of Wilmington, Delaware passed to his home in eternal life on March 12, 2024.

Frank was born to James and Rose Julian (Giuliani) in Allentown, Pennsylvania on October 7, 1932.  He attended Warner Junior High, and was a proud 1950 graduate of P.S. DuPont High School.  Frank was an All State basketball player for P.S. DuPont High School.  He also attended University of Delaware.

Frank was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and soon rose to train cadets at West Point Military Academy. He served two years and received the West Point Certificate of Merit in 1954.

After his service in the army, he joined his father's construction company James Julian Inc.  Frank was responsible for building many highway and bridge projects throughout his 30 plus year career, including runways at Dover Air Force Base and the Pittsburg International Airport.  He was a Director with The Association of Pennsylvania Contractors.

Frank married his beloved Patricia Ann (Sullivan-Dougherty) Julian in July of 1958 and shortly thereafter had nine children.  Frank loved his wife immensely and each of his children deeply and gave them a wonderful childhood.  Frank was a man of faith. He was a Eucharistic Minister when his children attended St. Helena's Parish and looked to St. Padre Pio for inspiration, especially during a visit to Pietrelcina, Italy where he and his grandfather attended one of St. Pio's masses.   Frank had a love of nature and wildlife and instilled this in his children.  Frank thoroughly enjoyed his time spent in Florida over the years whether it be gardening, visiting the state's many treasures, exploring restaurants with friends and family or watching all the different levels of baseball including his Yankees.  Frank loved music especially Frank Sinatra, Luciano Pavarotti and in more recent years an array guitarists and jazz ensembles.  Frank was a benevolent supporter of Right to Life, Special Olympics, St. Jude's Hospital for Children, Shiners Hospital for Children, Tunnels to Towers, Florida Sheriff's Association for Children and EWTN.

Frank was predeceased by his wife Patricia Ann in May 2021, his oldest child Francis, his sister Dolores and his parents.

Frank is survived by his eight children, Mimi, Kathy (Mike), Frank (Beth), Karen, Jerry (Shelley), Joe (Kelley), Michael (Maria) and Patrick (Jessica), 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He will be fondly remembered by his siblings, Louise, Joe and Roseann and his many cousins locally and in Italy.

Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Catholic Church, 10 Old Church Road Wilmington, DE 19807 on Wednesday March 20, 2024 from 9:30 am to 11 am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am.   Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 and Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306. Mealeyfuneralhomes.com