Frank L. Christofano, 88, of Jeannette, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 5, 1936, in Belle Vernon, Pa., a son of the late Frank A. and Olive M. (Mains) Christofano. He was a member of the Ascension Church, the M&S Club, and the Kiwanis Club, as well as the Operating Engineers Union for over 50 years.
Prior to retirement Frank was the co-owner of the Frank A Christofano & Sons Excavating Co. where he never met a job too big. To say he was detail oriented is an understatement, Frank was still able to rattle off job specifics like they happened yesterday. A hard worker through and through Frank was forever building even in his free time, whether it was adjusting walkways around his property or constructing his very own stone monument, “Frank-henge”.
When he wasn’t working you could find Frank doing what he loved most, entertaining lifelong friends and family. Quick to make new friends, generous to all, witty, and an absolute encyclopedia of jokes, he defined the phrase - life of the party.
Whether you knew Frank for a moment or a lifetime, you walked away with a story to share. Frank truly got his money’s worth out of life.
In addition to his parents Frank was predeceased by his wife Hazel (Yurt) Christofano; and dear friend Charlotte Myers.
He is survived by his children, Kimberly Zitkovich (friend Robert Feidner), Frank Christofano (wife Terri), all of Jeannette; grandchildren, Keena Heise (husband Josh), Aaron Zitkovich, Sarah Constable (husband John), Frank Christofano (wife Christi), and Cassie McGee (husband Aaron); great grandchildren, Adler, Marlow, Henrik, Nolan, Mickey, and Frank; a brother Anthony Christofano (wife Gloria), of Jeannette; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and paisanos.
Per Frank’s wishes, there will be no public visitation and funeral arrangements are private. The John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Jeannette are entrusted with arrangements.
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