Born November 2, 1929 in Waterbury, CT. He is survived by his sister Pat Joy, stepson Larry Gusmano, and wife Colleen, stepson Steve Gusmano and his wife Candida, two grandchildren Olivia and Joseph, and ex wife Violet. He also leaves his good friend Fran Pixley.
Frank enlisted in the air force in 1951 serving in the Korean war stationed at Kadena AFB with the 19th bomb wing as a radio mechanic. He retired from Pan America World Airways after 31 years as a FAA licensed jet engine mechanic at the engine engine repair building at JFK airport in NY. Frank moved to Florida in 1993 where he enjoyed working in his yard growing bonsai trees & orchids: reading horse racing, NFL world travel and his dogs. Frank will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.