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Celebrating the life of

Francisco Jose de la Sierra

May 29, 1947 - January 08, 2026

Francisco Jose de la Sierra

Francisco (Frank) Jose de la Sierra was a beloved husband, father (Dad), grandfather (Papi), brother and family member. He is predeceased by his mother, Otilia Rodriguez Crusellas and his father, Jose Rafael de la Sierra de los Santos, both of Havana, Cuba. Frank met Anne Beasley in 1979, married in 1982, and started a family in 1987. Frank loved spending time with his family beginning when his girls were very young, coaching their soccer, basketball and softball teams. He loved going boating, spending time at the beach, camping and taking his family to the lake every year for fishing and swimming and skiing. He was very involved with their ballet, served on the board of the Savannah Danse Company and assisted with the Company’s performances by arranging for the orchestras to play at the Nutcracker. 

Frank was one of the fund raisers for St. Peter the Apostle church and for the additions to St. Peter the Apostle school, as well as serving on the school Auction committee for many years.

Frank was a member of the Islands Exchange Club, Leadership Savannah, St. Peter the Apostle Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a Board member of Tybee Terrace Cottages and served as President for several years. He was instrumental in getting many improvements made, such as replacing the water and sewer lines, new sidewalks, drainage, and roof repair/replacement.

Frank immigrated from Havana, Cuba, to New York City in 1960. He attended Monsignor McClancey high school and went on to attend Villanova University. He graduated in 1969 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was employed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and then Savannah, Georgia. Frank’s career in Savannah was one filled with many amazing accomplishments regarding relocations of utilities, railroads and parts of small towns to accommodate the development of dams and lakes on the Savannah River. He was instrumental in securing $325 million in contracts for Environmental clean up programs of formerly used Defense sites for all of the Southeast. After his retirement from the Corps, he continued his career in support of the Army as a Project Manager for construction projects at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, and then again at Installation Management Command in San Antonio for all installations worldwide.

Frank is survived by his wife, Anne, his daughter, Maggie de la Sierra and granddaughters, Sierra-Ruth and Otilia, his daughter, Mercedes de la Sierra, her wife, Nataly, and granddaughter, Elena, and his soon to be grandson. He is also survived by his brother, Rafael de la Sierra and his wife, Maitica, his sister, Cristina Gonzalez and her husband Toni and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be remembered as an extremely kind and generous person.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 7020 Concord Road, Savannah, GA 31410. 

A Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.  

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 7020 Concord Road, Savannah, GA 31410.  

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So deeply saddened by Frank's passing. He was such a great guy and I treasure the memories we have of him. His fight was an inspiration. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.

- Joe and Kitty Rogers, Chatham, VA

Anne, I am so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I know you and your daughters have so many great memories to hold in your heart.

- Gwen Parker, Canton, Ga

My deepest condolences.

- Susie Russell, Savannah, Georgia

Richard and I send our sincere condolences to Anne, Maggie, Mercedes and all! Richard and I have known Anne and Frank over the years in varying capacities....i have known Anne at least since high school and then Richard worked with Anne and Frank over many years and many projects! But, since 2017, we were lucky enough to be back door neighbors at Tybee Terrace! If you really knew Frank....you would absolutely want him for project manager ....any project....Frank was so very passionate about life....the beach...his family and lucky for us....Tybee Terrace Cottages! Frank, you will be so missed! You were so valiant in your fight and lived a beautiful, well traveled life! Rest easy Friend....and May you Rest in Peace forever!

- Maureen and Richard Simmons, Savannah, GA

Dear Anne, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the angels welcome him to paradise!

- Susan Bunger, Savannah, GA

My condolonces to Anne and family. Frank will be sorely missed by your Tybee Terrace neighbors.

- helen ray, McDonough, Georgia

Alan and I are so sorry to hear this Anne. Much love to you and your family. Frank was a wonderful person and we were lucky to know him.

- Vicki Waters Siefker, Savannah, GA

My condolences to the family and friends. Frank was an awesome and very kind man. I knew him from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for many years. Rest in Perfect Peace.

- Diane Hayward, Savannah, GA

Anne, my deepest sympathy is extended to you and family for your loss of Frank. Praying for your peace and comfort.

- Mary Lee Thompson, Richmond Hill, GA

I am so sad to learn of this. Frank was like a father to me. We spent so many evenings just chatting after work. He was kind, funny, patient, and brilliant among so many other great qualities. He truly helped me get through a rough time in life, and I am forever thankful for the impact he had on me.

- Matthew Kilmer, Ellabell, GA

Anne, I'm so sorry to hear about Frank. He was loved and respected by all who were fortunate enough to know him. I'm in AL and will not be able to attend the memorial but know that I'm thinking of you and your family. My deepest condolences.

- Glynn Richards, Guyton, GA

Anne & family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

- Tricia Lewis, Tybee Island , GA

Anne, I was so sorry to here of Frank's passing. I have fond memories of all of us together on numerous occasions. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. God grant you strength and peace. Reinee Lynch

- Reinee Lynch, Savannah, Ga

Dear Anne, Maggie, and Mercedes, I am so sorry for your loss. May Frank rest in God's peace. With deepest sympathy, Sister Susan

- Sister Susan Arnold Harms, Savannah, Georgia

Anne, Mercedes and family, I'm so sorry to hear the news of Frank's passing. He was such a kind soul and will certainly be missed by everyone that knew him.

- Sandra Mazzolini , Avondale Estates , GA

My deepest condolences to you Anne, Maggie, Mercedes and the rest of the family. We will always remember Frank as a tireless Supervisor, mentor, and friend, but more importantly as a devoted husband and father and a very special human being. You are in our prayers.

- Ana and Don Vergara Gardner, Richmond Hill , GA

To the entire de la Sierra Family, I am so extremely sorry for y'all's loss. Frank was a wonderful character and would go out of his way to always speak, especially when I would be walking my students to play in Memorial Park down Lovell Avenue. I was lucky enough to run into him recently and share that wonderful Frank hug and some laughs! He truly could light up a room. Please know that I am praying for you all and May Perpetual Light shine upon him.

- Katie O'Connor, Savannah, GA

Anne, I want to share my sincerest condolences with you and your family. I met Frank when I went to work at Savannah District 25 years ago. He was great to work with. His passion for the work was infectious. We truly missed him after he retired. Running into him frequently over the years after that was always a pleasure. I can only imagine the loss you must feel. I am sure that the love of your family and the warm memories you hold will sustain you. Take care, Sherry McCumber

- Sherry McCumber, Richmond Hill, GA

Anne, I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank was such a kind and thoughtful man. He was always ready to provide a helping hand and words of guidance. I will so miss seeing and chatting with him as he tended to your lovely garden. May he rest in peace.

- Elizabeth Roberts-Strang, Savannah, GA

Anne, Maggie and Mercedes my deepest condolences. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of Frank. He was a big part of my time growing up! May your memories guide you through this time and be cherished forever. I will always cherish my memories with all of you. Love and hugs to you, Love, Andrea

- Andrea Bailey, Ellijay, GA

Anne and family, so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

- Betty Addington, Savannah, Georgia

Anne, I am so sorry to lose Frank. He was a delight as I passed by; he was often in the yard taking care. I will always remember the alligator incident. God bless you and your family.

- Francine wright, Sav, GA

So sad to hear . Sending my sinsre condolences. Peace to familly esp Anne.

- Toni Antoinette Nicholson, Rincon, Ga

Anne and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I'll always remember him as being my first boss when I started at Corps in 1986. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family

- Jean Anderson , Rincon, GA

Very sorry to hear of Frank's passing, he was a very kind & gentile man...prayers!

- Shel & Cindy Brennan, Savannah, GA

I will miss our talks of camping and hiking. He always came in the dental office with a heartfelt story of his girls and great adventures. Family was his love. He left a beautiful footprint on this world. We will greatly miss him.

- Michelle Rutan , Richmond Hill , GA

Dear Anne, Maggie and Mercedes, John and I are deeply saddened to learn of Frank's passing. He was one of a kind with a strong emphasis on "kind". We will never forget him! I only wish we had known sooner and I'm sorry we weren't at his service. We loved him.

- Debbie c HOSEY, SAVANNAH, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900