Frank J. Turano. Sr.

7/21/1938 - 8/15/2022  

Frank J. Turano Sr., 84, crossed over and is finally at peace. He passed away in his sleep in Florida, after a four-year battle with brain cancer. He led a happy and fulfilled life for over eight decades. Frank is survived by his loving wife Barbara, his son Frank, his daughter-in-law Marguerite, his daughter Marianne, five grandchildren: Frankie, Taylor, Alessandra, Jordan and Anthony, his brothers Louis Turano Jr., Michael Turano and his wife Denise, sister Carol Ladone and her husband Bob, and his brothers-in-law Patrick Taranto, his wife Carla, and Danny Taranto and his wife Joanne. Frank is predeceased by his parents Louis and Angelina ‘Lee’. His father was the most influential person in Frank’s life, and he had a tremendous amount of respect for him. Frank was born in Manhattan, and grew up in the Bronx. As a young man he worked for his dad’s businesses. Frank served in the United States army, and was stationed in Germany. He was very proud of his service to his country, and had lots of colorful stories to tell when he returned home. He was above all, a family man: he was a great provider, and he took pride in making a nice home for him and his family. He was especially meticulous about his garden, and his house was always the envy of the neighborhood. Frank was an amateur carpenter, and built many things such as a deck in the back of his home in Massachusetts with his longtime friend, Spencer Hayes; the two men were inseparable. There are happy memories for his son, Frank Jr., during the years when they spent time on their boat, in Locust Point Marina. The father and son duo had a lot of fun with the boat, despite the endless upkeep. Frank settled into a career as a Marketing Manager with a phone company, and he held that position until he retired. In retirement he often played golf with his good friends Hank and Ruth ‘Bunny’ Pratti. During these years, he took the time with Barbara to further enjoy their life together. The two traveled all over to many different places. Frank enjoyed his travels and was fascinated by all the places he’d been to, such as Alaska and different countries in Europe. Frank and Barbara loved to cook together. Frank was a pretty good cook and baker; and even more so, he used to love to eat. As husband and wife, they had a great time entertaining in their beautiful home, and loved to be surrounded by family and friends. Frank loved to dance. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and adoring grandfather, who’ll be missed very much. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation. Family and friends will be received at the Martin Hughes Funeral Home 530 Narrows Road S in Concord on August 21, at 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM. A mass will be held for Frank at Saint Clare's Church, 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308 on August 22, 11:00 AM, followed by the committal at the Moravian Cemetery.

Martin Hughes Funeral Home 530 Narrows Road S Concord, Staten Island NY 10304 (718) 447-0873
 

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