Francis Sammartino, 86, of Naples, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Frank was born on October 18, 1925 in Roslindale, MA and has been a resident of Naples since 1988. He worked as a Traffic Management Specialist at Hanscom Airforce Base in Bedford, MA until his retirement in January, 1986.

As a WW II veteran who served from December, 1943 through February, 1946, he served in Italy in Company E 351st Infantry Regiment.

Frank enjoyed going to the beach, playing tennis and bocce, bike riding, and relaxing at the pool. He took great pleasure in being an Usher at St. Peter the Apostle Church. He was also on the Winterpark Board Associations.

He is survived by his loving companion of 11 years, Lori McQuinn; daughters, Karen (Paul) Sawchenko, Sandra (John) Ciulla, and Joanne (Mark) Petrie; and grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kate), John, Carolyn, Lauren, Mark, Gina, and Michael.

He was predeceased by his beloved spouse of 49 years, Mary Sammartino.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 (TOMORROW) at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, FL 34113.

Funeral Arrangements are pending for Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation at www.damonrunyon.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Naples Funeral Home, www.NaplesFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Naples Daily News on Apr. 26, 2012.

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Art and Debbie Stinchfield

May 4, 2012

Jo Mark and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

May 3, 2012

My deepest sympathies goes out to the families.
Tom Prejsnar(Wiltom, N.H.)

Frank at home in our home

Jacqueline Prejsnar

May 2, 2012

Frank, you have been a ray of sunlight in our lives and we are so glad to have known you. Much love, The Prejsnars

Barbara

May 2, 2012

Thank you Mr. Sammartino for your service to our country, rest in peace.

Melissa Freel

May 2, 2012

I was blessed to have known Frank for several years, being married to Lori's grandson, Michael. I enjoyed spending time with him, he was truly one of a kind - one of the happiest people I have met. Frank - you will be missed.

Mary kjelgaard

April 29, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this time of grief. God Bless,and may he rest in peace.

April 28, 2012

Lori, Karen, Sandra & Joanne and families:
Sorry for your loss. We will remember Frank in prayer at Mass and I remember all the great times in Roslindale.
Take Care and God Bless you
Love,
Manlio, Elaine (Ciarlone), & Marie DeGrandis

Sharon Reed-Eramian

April 28, 2012

Frank lit up the tennis courts in Pembroke, MA with his smile, his delightful manner and his sheer joy of living. I am blessed to have known him and I am humbled by the manner in which he lived his life. My prayers go out to his family. May they know that he touched many a life with his happiness.

April 26, 2012

FRANK WAS A LONGTIME GREAT NEIGHBOR ALWAYS CHEERFUL AND READY TO HELP. BLESS LORI AND ALL HIS FAMILY
ROGER PERFETTI & GAIL COLERAN

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