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Frank Giannattasio Obituary
Frank P. Giannattasio Sr. 84, a former resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 2, 2018 in McKinney, Texas. Born on June 29, 1934 in Stamford CT, to the late Frank and Minnie Bria Giannattasio. Dad was surrounded in his dying days by Frank Jr., wife Carol, granddaughter Michelle, her husband Paul, Great Grandchildren Pj, Frankie, Anthony and Madison. Daughter Ericka (Minnie) and husband Jason, Granddaughters Berkeley and Penelope. Living most of his life in Stamford family and friends, especially Joe, Sam, Bob and Mike knew him by several nick names: The Kerm, The Old Man, Mr. Trash, Cosmo and Pops. Frank pioneered the commercial dumpster business in Stamford in the 1950s, owned G&G Waste Systems along with several other business in Stamford, Norwalk, and Deer Creek, Oklahoma. Frank is survived by his sons Frank Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Mickey of Norwalk, Ct. Daughters Ericka of Shawnee Oklahoma, Wendy of Stamford, Ct. and Robin of unknown parts. Several grandchildren and Great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and brother Richard. Frank was preceded in death by sister Marie White and brother John Giannattasio. A family funeral service and interment was held on August 3, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 North Central Expressway North, Allen Texas 75013.
A memorial service will be held on a later date in Stamford, Connecticut.
The Family welcomes sympathy cards to express your condolences or to share your fond memories of Frank.
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for Frank Giannattasio
Tony Smeriglio
August 27, 2019
To a good and happy go lucky man, the won that call me Cuz because we had the same cousin...
September 12, 2018
Wendy and family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank and Sharon Zyskoski
Joan Giannattasio
September 7, 2018
God Bless Uncle Frank and Family.
Michele Agoora
September 6, 2018
Frank, Carol & Family,
Such fun memories with our Papa Frank.
Thinking of you all with Loving Hugs!
Rest In Peace Papa Frank
Love thee Wargo's & Agoora's
Patricia Beirne
September 6, 2018
Dear Frank, Mickey and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. The years go by so fast...
Patti Beirne / Joe Richichi's Office
September 6, 2018
Very very sorry about my buddy Frank, my condolences to the family ... Tony Smeriglio
September 5, 2018
Very very sorry about my buddy Frank, my condolences to the family ... Tony Smeriglio
Vinnie Freccia
September 5, 2018
Frank Jr and Family,
I have many memories of your Dad & mine hanging out at the body shop and the West Side. Always a smile and a laugh were part of these social gatherings.
Please accept my condolences and best regards.
BONNIE Pomponi
September 4, 2018
Oh how my mother Joan Loved Frankie G.(The West side is the Best side) Frankie was such a great guy! I will miss him! Please say "Hi" to my mom for me. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
September 4, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 3, 2018
TO FRANK, MICKEY AND WENDY GIANNATTASIO ,
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. HE WAS A GREAT GUY.
BRIAN PALMER
DONALD " SHADOW " PALMER
The West Side Boys 1980
John Rosa
September 3, 2018
Bobbi Ross
September 2, 2018
So very sorry for your loss
John Rosa
September 2, 2018
Deepest condolences to the entire Giannattasio Family at this most difficult time.
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