LEWISTON — Francis P. “Frank” Julian, 80, a resident of Lewiston, formerly of Bangor, died unexpectedly Saturday at Central Maine Medical Center, with his family by his side.

He was born in Bangor June 10, 1931, the son of Peter and Margaret O’Keefe Julian. He attended Bangor schools and was a graduate of John Bapst High School, where he played football during their undefeated season and winning the state championship in 1948.

In the early 1960s, he owned and operated the famous Pizza Roma on Main Street in Bangor. He then became a novelty salesman throughout Maine. He never retired and worked with his family and their endeavors up until the time of his death.

Survivors include four sons, Michael Julian and wife, Carolyn, of Old Town, Frank J. Julian of Lewiston, Peter M. Julian and wife, Kimberly, of Lewiston, and John F. Julian and companion, Tina Rose, of Greene; five daughters, Brenda Smith and husband, Thomas, of Holden, Nancy Gross and husband, Arnold, of Old Town, Maina Fernald and husband, Bob, of Bangor, Susan Gildart and husband, Michael, of Bangor, and Melinda Novella and husband, Jay, of Auburn; and two sisters, Terry Deveau and Ann Julian, both of Connecticut; also surviving are 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by the mothers of his children, Elaine Stewart and Kathryn Smith; one son, James Julian; two sisters, Maina Julian and Mary Hersey; as well as two brothers, James and Joseph Julian.

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