Frank P. DiBiase of Methuen, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 9, 2014. He was 86 years of age. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Joan (O'Keefe) DiBiase. Loving father of Linda Engelson and her husband David of Reading, Deborah DiBiase of Reading, Joan Valley and her husband James of Lynn, and Janet Cormier of Haverhill. Loving brother of Mary Ricciardi of Revere. Devoted grandfather of Erin and Kara Engelson, Jeffrey and James Valley, and Julianne Claffey and her husband John. Great grandfather of Madelyn, Hannah, and Nicholas Claffey. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Frank was a graduate of Malden High School and Brown University Class of 1951. He was inducted into both schools Athletic Hall of Fame. Frank was an exceptional athlete, and member of the 1950-51 Brown University hockey team that advanced to the national finals. Frank proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorable discharged with the rank of Corporal. Frank owned and operated his own engineering firm until his retirement. He loved golf and was a longtime member of Meadow Brook Golf Club in Reading. Frank's funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), Reading on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St., Reading at 10:30 am. Burial to follow with military honors in Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. Funeral home visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may made in Frank's memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org or to the charity of one's choice. For online guest book and directions visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com