Francis V. "Frank" Sabino

Of Forest Hills, passed peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on April 25, 1935, he was raised in Rankin and raised his family in Forest Hills.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sally; his daughters, Christine Zubrow (Patrick) and Michelle Sabino; and the many extended family members and friends who were blessed to know his kindness, wisdom, and steady presence.

A proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Dickinson School of Law, Frank dedicated his professional life to the practice of law, with a distinguished career that included work in private practice and in the Trust and Estate Department of PNC. He approached his profession with integrity and diligence.

Frank was deeply committed to serving his community. He served on the Forest Hills Borough Council and later served as Mayor of Forest Hills, always guided by a strong sense of civic responsibility and care for his neighbors. Frank also was a member of the former Forest Hills Lions Club and volunteered as a driver for the Forest Hills Flivver bus.

As dementia gradually changed his world, Frank held fast to one of his greatest joys—music. He found comfort and happiness in playing the piano and singing, gifts he continued to share with those around him until the end of his life.

Family and friends will be received from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home, Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Maurice Church (St. Joseph the Worker Parish), 2001 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Frank will then be laid to rest at Allegheny Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Francis’ name to:

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Montefiore, Four West, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582 or www.adrc.pitt.edu

Frank will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his service to his community, and the music that continued to fill his heart and home throughout his life.