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for David Frattalone
Jackie Heintz
March 15, 2007
Frattalone family:
We were saddened to learn about Dave's passing recently and are sorry we could not attend the funeral. We knew Dave from the Farmers' Market, as my dad, Frank W. Heintz Sr. also had a farm and was at the Market every weekend. Dave was always there w/a grin and hello to us. I was just a youngster when I went, but he was always so nice to talk to..I never forgot his big smile, big hugs and sense of humor!
God Bless You Dave and your family.
Jackie Heintz,
mom Jeanne Heintz
(Frank Heintz Sr Family, St. Paul)
Ron/Barb Husnik
March 8, 2007
Pat & Joyce,
So sorry to hear about your dad, Pat. May he rest in peace.
Gail Olszewski
March 7, 2007
I'll always remember Dave and his wonderful garlic from the St. Paul Farmer's Market. I so enjoyed talking with him and will really miss him. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a terrific guy.
Butch & Elaine Coenen
March 1, 2007
Dave was such a great guy. I worked for him when I was a young man. It was hard work, but it taught me how to work, and how to have fun working. What a loss for his family. I know the memories will get you all though. With Gods blessings. Butch and Elaine Coenen
Lori Dombovy
February 28, 2007
I'm sorry about your loss. Dave was a great man with a big heart. When I was a little kid, my parents would stop at Dave's place from veggies. I would listen to them talk. Dave would always talk about his family with so much love all the time. My thougths and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Giuseppe (Pino) Frattallone
February 28, 2007
Un pensiero dai vostri parenti
Giuseppe Frattallone e la moglie Rosa
Tony Yocum
February 27, 2007
Frank, Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember some years ago while attending a soccer game of our kids,my father talked about your dad and what a great family he had. May your loss be comforted by your faith.
Ed & Cindy Forliti
February 27, 2007
Anna,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.In reading the entries in this Guest Book it is evident that your dad was loved and admired by many.You were blessed to be able to call him "Dad".You are in our thoughts and we are remembering you in prayer.
With Love,
Ann Marcelin (Forliti)
February 26, 2007
Anna, Dominic, and Frattalone Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Annie
Nelson Bermudez
February 26, 2007
Dear Frank, Sherry & Frattalone Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May your memories help you during this difficult time, and may they bring your family & friends closer together, deepest sympathy, Nelson Bermudez
Mike Perfect
February 26, 2007
Nick Frattalone Family
Sorry about you loss. Sounds like we was a heck of a guy. Condolences to your parents, brothers, sister and whole family.
Giuseppe Frattallone
February 26, 2007
Voglio fare le mie condoglianze
Mike LaValle
February 26, 2007
To the Frattalone Family,
Many thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Dave was a wonderful man and mentor. To this day I can remember the life lessons along with the work ethic I learned from him while working on the farm in L.C.
Stefani Havel
February 26, 2007
I am so lucky and blessed to have had him for my Grandpa! He taught me so many things...how to properly water geraniums,sort pickles,pick the perfect pepper and make a fried egg sandwich! I know that he was proud of me and the way I could hollar for a dollar and sell his produce at the farmers market. He would always let me take a break to visit the other farmers as long as I brought him back a doughtnut! Grandpa was an amazing man with a generous heart and loving soul and I have peace remembering so many special days with him. I know now that he is feeling good and happy to be reunited with mom and grandma. I will forever love you and remember you gramps!!
Darryl & Deb Hirsch
February 26, 2007
Sorry to hear about your loss to a wonderful guy who will be deeply missed. Dave was a great guy he was my first boss - he instilled into me great work ethics - you need to work hard to get the things you want. He always gave a kid a break. He had many stories to tell. Just an enjoyable guy.
David G. Frattalone
February 26, 2007
A tribute to Dave Frattalone
Born of humble, hard working immigrant parents Angelina & Pasquale, Dave followed in the footsteps of his truck farming father. He loved and worked the earth with his siblings Suzie, Congie, Mike, Marie, Gracie, and Angie. As a young man of aging parents, he eventually took over the family farm in Little Canada and became one of the best growers on the St. Paul Market, in fact, his legacy as the King of the Market will long be remembered. In 1942 he married Jean Auge and began his own family. She bore him two sons Pasquale and David G. before sadly passing away at the young age of 21. Three years would pass before his brother-in-law Joe Vitale would introduce him to his widowed cousin Pitrina DiMaggio of Palermo, Sicily who had an eight-year-old daughter Caroline. They married, and with a new partner in life he continued to till the soil and grow his family. Together they had a son Frank, and two daughters Angela and Anna Marie. He moved his growing family to a beautiful truck farm with greenhouses, rolling hills and ponds in Roseville. Pitrina’s sisters Caterina, Teresa and Anna would follow her and with their families Dave enjoyed and embraced his family heritage, customs, language and most importantly, the food. Pitrina knew the way to his heart and a big heart it was as he gave unconditionally of himself to his family, extended family and the community. Working the Little Canada and the Roseville farms made him a sought after plant and fresh vegetable provider for the entire St. Paul area as well as a mentor and teacher to countless young people. As a charter member of the Little Canada Fire Department, he volunteered his services for over 20 years. His children grew up and had families of their own giving him 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. His family was everything to him. He showered his grandchildren and great grandchildren with big warm smiles and bushels of love. He and Pitrina traveled to Italy on several occasions to visit relatives and the land their parents called home. In 1987 sadness would nearly overcome them at the loss of their daughter Caroline. In his later years he would lose his beloved wife of 42 years but not his love of his family and his home, his castle. Coming home up to four times a week during a long illness with diabetes and kidney failure was what he lived for. His home was his castle and he reigned supreme there. We’ll miss Dave, his big warm smile, the twinkle in his eye, the way he touched us, and his great love for life.
February 25, 2007
,Kevin and I were so sorry to hear about Uncle Dave. We have so many fond memories of him...One really stands out. When my Mom(Susie) was still alive, Uncle Dave would stop at her house for lunch on Tuesdays. She lived right across from the Har Mar farmer's market. Mom would spend the whole week planning and preparing her menu. She always topped the meal off with apple crisp. They were so cute together. We are so sorry for the suffering he went through, but are confident he is at peace now.
Our deepest sympathy
love....
Kevin & Mary Ann Howe
Terry LaValle
February 25, 2007
Dean, Stef, Steve and family,
Sorry to hear about Dave. Life on the truck farm was certainly event filled.
Your thoughts will be included in my prayers.
Terry
Sherry McCrank
February 25, 2007
To Daves family,
I am so sadden to hear about Daves death. He made days working at the Farmers Market exciting and fun. I will never forget him. My thoughts are with all of his family and friends.
Dennis Gontarek
February 25, 2007
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May God bless.
Bernie & Patty Brand
February 25, 2007
Dear Frattalone Family,
I am so sorry to hear of David's death. We can take comfort that David is now in heaven with Our Heavenly Father as well as his loved ones who have gone before him.
I always think of Dave when I think of the St. Paul Farmers' Market which is where I met him. He was a kind and generous man, always in good humor and a smile for everyone. He loved life, his family and farming.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry that we are not in MN for his funeral.
Tom & Renee McDonough
February 24, 2007
Frattalone Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gregg Radefeldt
February 24, 2007
Frank, Sherry and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We know how much he meant to all of you and the memories you have will be a great way of keeping him with you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish we could support you at home.
Gregg and Nancy Radefeldt
Mark & Micki Lendway
February 24, 2007
Frank, Sherry & Family
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a special man and will be missed by all. Wish we could be home for it.
Stephanie Nenn
February 24, 2007
I remember Dave from when I was little. I lived down the street from his greenhouse in Little Canada. I was always in awe of this big happy friendly man. He told me I could call him "Grandpa Dave". He was such a wonderful man. Going to the St. Paul farmers market was such a treat; to see him and visit him there. I have often thought of him in recent years and wondered how he was. He will be very missed. Now he can be with his wife again, I know he missed her very much after she passed.
Kris Rustad
February 24, 2007
Frank, Sherry and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family in the loss of your dear father.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
We feel honored to have known him.
Love, Lewie and Kristy
Florence Daninger
February 24, 2007
Remembering Dave from the White Bear Farmer's Market!
Shelly Rattei
February 23, 2007
Marco and family, My thought and prayers are with.
Shelly (Little Canada Medical Clinic)
Lisa Willett
February 23, 2007
Anna, John and Family:
I just wanted to extend my sympathies on the passing of your father, Anna. You know if you need anything, I'm a phone call away. My deepest condolences! Love ya girl!
February 23, 2007
Dick and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. He was a very special man and Dick can recall many fine stories about him. I only new him slightly but he did make a special impression. Our deepest sympathies. Dick and JoAnn Boss.
Bryan Saiko
February 23, 2007
I recall going to the house to make sausage it was always a big event for dave, he couldn't wait to sample the product inprocess and make sure we did it right, recently my mother is in same home as dave and I would stop by and see him, he always would say your whitey's boy right, he is a man I will never forget, It was always something to look forward to going to the house for annual sausage making, my sincere condolences to the family he will be missed by all who knew him.
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