Major Frank Mancuso

MANCUSO Major Frank Mancuso, U.S. Army Retired, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elora Hahn Mancuso; his parents Frank Mancuso and Mildred Booth Mancuso-Rizzuto; his step-father Ralph Rizzuto; his son-in-law John W. Champagne; his niece Bonnie Wrublewski; and his nephew Jay Schubert. He is survived and devotedly remembered by his daughter Gina Mancuso. Proud grandfather of Carlo J. Maltese IV. Great grandfather of Jordan Elora Maltese and Raigan Marie Maltese. Brother of Anita Mancuso and Miriam Schubert. Uncle of Jules Schubert Jr., Al Wrublewski, Anita Bruno and Joy Schubert. He was a proud and decorated 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving many years with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Anti-Tank Company during World War II, serving under General George S. Patton. He thereafter served several years in the Korean War. Among other battles and responsibilities, his campaigns carried him around the world, including the invasion of Africa, Sicily, Italy, Anizo and into the heart of Europe. The family would like to recognize and thank all the Antique Auto Clubs of which Frank was an avid enthusiast and active member, and especially to the ROMEO's for their friendship and wonderful memories. Frank will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who loved and fought for his country, and treasured his friends and family above all else. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, July 7th, 2011 from 9:00AM - 11:00AM. A Funeral Service with Full Military Honors will begin at 11:00AM, followed by his interment in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.