By Ross E. Blouin

Frank Scimone passed away on June 1 and the City of Somerville lost one of its most ardent supporters. Frank would have turned 90 years old in September. The man who was known as “The Mayor of Teele Square” had many friends in Somerville and his kindness, generosity, and good advice will be remembered here for many years to come.

Frank founded the Scimone Insurance Agency and The Somerset Realty Company in 1951, near Teele Sq. and eventually purchased a business block in Teele Square and was active there for many years retiring in 1992. Frank distinguished himself as President of the Somerville Kiwanis, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce and the Somerville Development Board. Frank was a very active member of the Somerville Kiwanis for 45 years serving that organization until his death. Frank sat on the Board of Directors of the Somerset Savings Bank for 20 years and was Clerk of the Board for 15 years. Frank also served on the Michael Capuano Home First Charitable Corporation and the Somerville Council on Aging. Frank was a retired life member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

Frank Scimone was a mentor to many young business people in Somerville. His advice was always wise and many times prophetic. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him and loved him. Frank leaves his beloved wife, Elena and his son, Frank A. Scimone.

A funeral service was held on Friday, June 5 from the Doherty Funeral Home with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Medford.