Frank J. Fantasia

Frank J. Fantasia obituary, Allentown, PA

Frank J. Fantasia

Frank Fantasia Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Frank J. Fantasia, 74, peacefully passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025. Born in Fountain Hill, Frank was a son of the late Horace Sr. and Carmela (Iarocci) Fantasia. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, class of 1970. Prior to retiring, Frank worked as an assembler for Mack Trucks and was a Fire Brigade Volunteer.
Frank enjoyed hikes at Hawk Mountain and Jacobsburg Park as well as family trips to the Jersey Beach, Virginia Beach and visiting with family in New York. He enjoyed going to the movies, reading at the library and visiting restaurants. He had a strong faith in God and studied the Bible. Frank will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Surviving is his former Spouse: Jane Jerant Marino. Children: Michael Fantasia and his wife Tara, Jane Amato and her husband Angelo, and Christine Kromer and her husband John. Sister: Rowena Fantasia-Davis. Grandchildren: Abigail Kromer and Nicholas Amato. Frank was preceded in death by his brothers Horace Jr., Paul and Patrick Fantasia, his sisters Anna Mae and Anita Fantasia as well as his granddaughter Gabriella Amato.
Services will be held privately with the family.
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