Frank J. Privitera Jr.

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Frank J. Privitera Jr.

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Frank Privitera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 7, 2026.
Frank J. Privitera Jr., age 67, of Ellenboro, NC, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was a native of Jamestown, New York.

He was the son of the late Frank Privitera and preceded in death by a brother Jim Privitera. Frank was a Christian. He loved people and enjoyed his hospitality job that he worked so hard at. Traveling and NASCAR was his passion; especially the late Dale Earnhart.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years: Judy Privitera.
Three Daughters:
Karen Rabideau (Joe) , of Apex, NC
Lisa Files, of Tampa, FL
Melissa Willingham, (Jay) of Raleigh, NC
His mother Kathleen Jones of Jamestown, NY. Two step-sons Michael Pruett and Randy Pruett. Four brothers; Mike Privitera, Ron Privitera, Don Privitera and Joe Privitera. One sister Pat Privitera.

Five Grandchildren
One Great-Grandchild

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 with Reverend Tom Runyon officiating. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.

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