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1935
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2022
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Frank Onorato Obituary
He was born May 24, 1935, in New Milford, son to the late Albert and Eleanor (Lyons) Onorato.
Frank honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Henley. He worked for many years as an iron worker for Local 15. One of his many projects was the Gold Star Bridge. He frequented Maine working and living there for numerous years.
He is survived by his daughter Christina Roode of Colorado; a granddaughter Elisha Roode of New London; cousins, Joseph M. Cholewa Jr., godson of Frank, John M. Cholewa, David A. Cholewa and their extended families.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Onorato.
The family would like to thank the Voluntown Church Ladies for their kindness to Frank.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Pachaug Cemetery, Griswold. There will be no calling hours. The Gagne Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Road Jewett City has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please go to www.gagnefuneralhome.com.
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Cindy Stefenski Garrison
January 4, 2023
So sorry to hear about Frank´s passing. My dad was a close friend. He had been concerned when he hadn´t heard from him. Frank had called him to tell him about his experience as Grand Marshal at the parade in Plattsville NY. He was so proud of his service. So happy that he was living his best life. My dad, Mike Stefenski, is devastated by passing. Our thought and prayers go out to his family, friends. And all that knew him.
Dawn Marie Zaleski-Ingelsby
December 29, 2022
Frank was a stubborn, funny hard working, caring person. He was proud of his service to our country and the many projects he completed as a member of the Iron Workers Union, especially the Gold Star Bridge Project in Groton, CT. My husband Chris painted that bridge at the age of 22, so we loved trading stories about the work they both did, and how proud they both were of their hard work. He loved his children, he and I would talk about the pain of outliving our first born child, and the heavy burden that comes with the guilt of still being alive.
I will miss "Fast Frank" very much, and the wisdom he shared with me. I was truly blessed to know such a beautiful person, and that is because of my best friend,
his daughter Chrissy. I am so sorry for your loss Chrissy, if you and Lish need anything please let me know.
RIP Frank go to our Lord and Savior and be with your son Jeffrey and have the peace your heart you so truly deserve.
P.S. After 30 years they are painting the Gold Star Bridge again, I'd like to find a way to somehow honor you there Frank. Chris & I will find away.
Christopher Powers
December 14, 2022
Frank was my next door neighbor the last 13 years. I'll miss him, his rambling stories, and jokes that took 15 minutes to tell.
Keep smiling! Be happy!
Sarah
December 9, 2022
Derrick and I give our condolences to the family fast frank was a great guy he will be missed he was alway upbeat for his age my heart goes out to the daughter and granddaughter prayers to you all love ya frank rip
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