Frank Joseph Trapani

Frank Joseph Trapani

Frank Trapani Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 25, 2012.
Frank Joseph Trapani, 83, died July 19, 2012, at his home. He was born in New Orleans, La., lived in Metairie, La., and was a winter resident of Port St. Lucie for two years. He served in the Marines during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated Frankie & Johnny's Furniture Store in New Orleans for 40 years. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of Krewe of the Endymion Carnival Club in New Orleans for over 20 years; a member of the Italian-American Marching Club and Irish-Italian Marching Club, both in New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, GiGi Valdes Trapani of Port St. Lucie and New Orleans; sons, John Trapani of New Orleans and Alejandro Joseph Trapani of Port St. Lucie; daughters, Rosanna Decker and Gina Gabb, both of New Orleans; sister, Tina Vincent of New Orleans; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Madeline Carolla Trapani and JoAnn Webb Trapani. Services: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. July 28 at the Aycock Funeral Home Chapel in Port St. Lucie. A guest book is available at www.aycockportstlucie.com.

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