Frank Dattilo

DATTILO Frank of Philadelphia, on September 24th, 2017 at the age of 72. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Antonietta (nee Lacroce), of 38 years, as well as by his three children, Maria Francesca (Marlo Jackson), Vincent Anthony (Shaina), and Frank Salvatore (Christina). Frank leaves behind an impressive legacy in his two grandchildren, Ava Marie and Gabriel Vincent. Frank was the caring brother of (late) Dominic (Roseanna), (late) Vincent, Siro (Barbara), Catherine Braccia (Richard), and Rosemary Kowalski (Stephen). Frank will always be remembered by his many nieces and nephews from both the Dattilo and Lacroce families: Anthony M. Dattilo (Sharon), Anthony D. Dattilo, Rina Duggan (Daniel), Marie Cannella (Jon), Marian Braccia (Brian Perez), Giovanna Comfort (Andre), Toni Anania (Marissa Ranieri), Silvano Anania (Morena Pochiero), Matteo Anania (Rosanna Lorusso), Alessandro Lacroce, Sara Lacroce, Mary Lacroce (Gino Malasomma), Carmelina Lacroce (Luciano Mariani), who will all dearly miss their Uncle Frank. Frank will also be greatly missed by his brothers-in-law (late) Marziale Lacroce (Santina Bengiovanni), Bruno Lacroce (Antonella Galletta), and his sister-in-law Rosina Lacroce (Francesco Anania). Frank was originally a barber by trade and worked in the St. James Hotel in Philadelphia before he learned the skill and became a butcher. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1967 to 1973. Frank and his brother Siro opened Dattilo's Delicatessen in 1973, located at Rhawn Street and Bustleton Avenue, where it continues to operate as a successful family owned business. Frank took pride in his work, getting to know each customer he met and ensuring they were given only the best. Frank was happiest when he was gathered with his family. He often enjoyed cutting his sons' hair and dancing with his wife and daughter. His sense of humor, charm, generosity, and selfless manner will never be forgotten. Frank had a smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold that we will all cherish forever. Relatives and friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration visitation on Sunday, October 1st, at the John F. Givnish Life Celebration Home (10975 Academy Road 19154) from 6-9PM. And on Monday, October 2nd, from 10-10:45AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. church (611 Knowles Ave, Southampton 18966) with a funeral mass to follow at 11AM; interment at Lawnview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Frank's memory can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation at http://bit.ly/2fZp09r. Donations may be mailed to Make A Wish Foundation, 5 Valley Square, Suite 210, Blue Bell, Pa 19422. Family services provided by John F. Givnish Life Celebration Home (215-281-0100).