Frank Anthony Varallo, III

VARALLO, III, Frank Anthony

Realtor and Business Entrepreneur.

Passed away on December 25, 2025, Christmas morning at the age of 87. Frank Varallo was born on October 27, 1938, in Nashville to Frank Anthony Varallo Jr and Mary Eva Aurelia Varallo. The oldest of four children, he is preceded in death by his wife, Clara Sparks Varallo, his sister, Eugenia Varallo Wright, and his sons Frank “Bubba” Varallo IV and Christopher Michael Varallo (Tammy Varallo). He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Claire Varallo Fuqua, son Mark Gregory Varallo, sister Veronica Varallo, brother Jim Varallo (Deborah Garr), grandchildren Sloane Knight, Morgan Elizabeth O’Guin (Chris O’Guin), Jackson Cole Fuqua, Hudson Luke Carey, and great-grandchildren Clara Faith Cart, Scarlett O’Guin, and Eleanor O’Guin. He also leaves behind his loving cousin, Rae Bundy Collier, and his close friend, Helen Rupert.

Frank Varallo III passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family.

Frank lived a life rooted in faith, service, and quiet generosity. In his later years, he dedicated a significant amount of his time and energy to assisting at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, where his presence, kindness, and willingness to serve were deeply appreciated by both the clergy and parishioners alike. His commitment reflected a lifelong devotion to his faith and helping others without seeking recognition. Frank founded a ministry that became a lifelong devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary. He was blessed to receive Rosary beads from Jerusalem and made it his mission to place a Rosary into the hands of every child throughout the diocese.

Those who knew Frank will remember his steady character, warm heart, and the example he set through a life of love, humility, and service. His legacy lives on through the generations of family who were blessed to know him and through the community he served so faithfully.

Frank Varallo III will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

After graduating from Holy Name Catholic School, Father Ryan High School, and Christian Brothers College. Frank oversaw the Varallo Chili manufacturing facility for numerous years. He left the family business and enjoyed a successful career in the real estate industry. He initially worked with Haury & Smith Realtors, where he met his future business partner, Pam Wyatt. They founded Varallo & Wyatt Realtors and became one of the most successful and top real estate agencies in Middle Tennessee, with an emphasis on corporate relocation.

Instead of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the name of Frank Varallo for his great-great niece, who is presently undergoing treatment at St. Jude’s’s: https://shorturl.at/tQcRd

Active Pallbearers are Tony Varallo, Todd Varallo, Ernie Wright, and Tim Reed.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Foster, Joe Wigger, Harold Owens, Jim McNally, and Dave Eliskovich.

Frank’s Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1729 Stop 30 Road, Hendersonville, 37075, with Visitation between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon; and a Rosary to be recited at 11:30 am before Mass. Father Eric Fowlkes will concelebrate the Mass at Noon. After Mass, all are invited to join the family at a luncheon in the downstairs dining room at Our Lady of the Lake.