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Johnny
August 29, 2020
He would be very proud and happy how well his kids turned out. Great uncle, I miss him.
JERRY MARTIN
September 9, 2010
BARBARA AND FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY HEART FELT SYMPATHY AT THE PASSING OF FRANK. I WAS AWAY OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND JUST FOUND OUT. IT WAS A SHOCK TO SAY THE LEAST. FRANK WAS A GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS HAD A GREAT HELLO FOR EVERYONE. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED, I AM SO SORRY THAT I MISSED THE SERVICE. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
JERRY MARTIN
Lisa Cavanaugh
September 6, 2010
Dear Barbara and Family:
I was so sad to hear about Frank. He was one of the most funniest and talented people I know. He always made me laugh so hard. I am truly going to miss him so much. Barbara, I hope that you are doing as well as can be expected. Just know that Frank loved you sooooo very much.
Sincerely,
Lisa Cavanaugh
September 6, 2010
Dear Barbara, Trina and Frankie,
I'm so sorry for your loss! I know it has been many many years but I still remember the fun times when mom and I were at your house. I was even just asking about you all when I was in CT in July. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Sandy Beaulieu (Smith)
Paula
September 1, 2010
Uncle Frankie,the best uncle a kid could have! I remember playing the game Twister on Hillside Ave.,his butt in my face,saying "don't make me laugh,don't make me laugh, you'll be sorry!!!!. What a clown,heaven has a new clown now. Uncle Frank, make everyone laugh up there and we will continue to laugh here when we remember you! You were the best and I love you.
SON
August 31, 2010
MISSING MY BEST FRIEND MY TEACHER MY DAD. DAD ILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU RITE NEXT TO ME FOREVER. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH LOVE YOUR PROUD SON FOREVER AND EVER. YOUR THE GREATEST I DAD LOVE YOU
Sue and Andrew DeCorleto
August 30, 2010
Barbara, Trina and Frankie,
We are so sorry to hear about Frank. I have always admired the two of you and how much you showed your love for each other. You find love like that once in a lifetime. It seems like yesterday that we were together on Hollister. We shall always have great and loving memories. God bless all of you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. Sue and Andrew
Johnny
August 30, 2010
My uncle Frank gave me my first smoke at about age 5 or 6. As a result I never smoked a cigarette in my life. He added years to my life. He drove me at illegal speeds in his sports car on Hillside Ave. because it's all I wanted to do. He gave me adventure. He was ALWAYS kind & funny when I was with him. For that I am forever thankful. He remains with me. My heart goes out to everyone he touched because it's a sad day. However, the world is a better place for Frank having been in it so passionately.
Love,
Johnny
East Hampton
Brendan & Stephanie Boyd
August 30, 2010
Dear Barbara, Trina and Frank,
We are so sorry. Frank always made us laugh, and he was such an amazing man. Brendan always thought of him like a second father. He always talked about how much he loves him. I can't imagine the pain you feel right now, and can't come up with the right words but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss our Uncle Frank.
August 30, 2010
Dear Barbara,Trina,Frankie Jr.
I did not learn of Franks passing untill the afternoon of August 30TH. I was very saddened to hear this news.
We will forever remember Franks happy smiling face. He was always so eager to help anyone that had a problem.
We believe that friends are quiet angels Who lift us to our feet when our wings Have trouble remembering how to fly.
"Truly great friends are hard to find,
difficult to leave,and impossible to forget." We will always hold Frank in our thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Bob and Kathy
August 30, 2010
My sympathy and prayers to Frank's family. Rae Ann Montresor Wagner, BHS class of 1964
Mark Antolini
August 29, 2010
Dear Barbara, Frank and Trina,
When I was 6 or 7, I was playing kickball in a parking lot next to my grandfathers six family house on Broad Street in Hartford, when I fell and my knee landed on a piece of glass. I don’t remember much except crying all the way to the emergency room. What I do remember, like it was yesterday, was seeing my Uncle Frank by my side with a big smile on his face, telling me jokes and making me laugh. I think I actually stopped crying for a moment. That is how I will always remember my Uncle Frank.
I love him and will miss him very much. Somehow I know he is making everyone laugh in heaven including my dad and Uncle Port.
Thank you Uncle Frank for watching over my mom, I will never forget you.
Love your nephew Mark
Michael Stavola
August 28, 2010
Barbara;pleas accept my deepest sympathies.It has been so many years since last seeing you and Frank and more since growing up on Franklin Ave together.please be in touch.GOD Blessyou.
Sal Sardo
August 28, 2010
Dear Trina,Frank & Barbara,
our deepest sympathy on the loss your dad and husband and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tonia and Sal Sardo
Pam Waters
August 28, 2010
Frank, Frankie & Anthony,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you guys in my thoughts & prayers.
August 28, 2010
To Frank's Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you...
A classmate from the class of 1964
Diane Bouchard Dupuis
WILLIAM KAZANJI
August 28, 2010
We are so sorry about dad. Your dad was a special person to me and to alot of others. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.. You are in our prayers. LOVE ALWAYS
August 28, 2010
Frank, Frankie, and Anthony,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. We know how special he was to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
The Gugliotti family
Jane St. Jacques
August 28, 2010
Trina and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane (Huntoon) St. Jacques
elaine scotece
August 28, 2010
deepest sympathy during this difficult time. sorry to read this. elaine
August 28, 2010
Ma, Trina, Frankie & family:
I am so sorry for your loss, Dad was an amazing man, with the kindest heart, great sense a humor & entertained us all with his magic tricks. He was a second father to me for many years & I will always remember him that way.
My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
Staci Bonadies
MaryJane Borcynski
August 28, 2010
Will always remember the laughs Frank provided wherever and whenever we saw each other! The laughter will live on in his memories...he will be missed!
Dan & Teresa DePietro
August 28, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Rita Arsenault
August 28, 2010
Dear Barbara and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Frank's passing. He was so strong and had the spirit to keep on fighting. We will always remember him and his encouraging words at the Harry Gray Center. You're in our prayers.
Rita and Al Arsenault
Linda Horan
August 28, 2010
To the Portonova Family,
We had the pleasure of growing up with your husband and father when he lived on Hillside Ave. Those were great times and we were a close knit group of kids in the days when you could leave your doors open and everyone helped each other. Frank always made us laugh. He will be in our hearts forever. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Gerry Horan
Joe/Diana Marinello
August 28, 2010
Barb
A very sad day in our life also. Frank was very close with us and we will miss him dearly. He paid his dues and will be up there watching over his family. His pain is gone and he can rest in peace.
our sympathy to all.
Joe and Diana Marinello
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