Frank Marrazzo

Frank Marrazzo, 81, of Ft Smith, AR passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Sparks Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1930 in Millville, NJ. He attended the NY Institute for the Blind in NYC, NY and was retired from the meat packing industry and transmission repair. Frank was an accomplished weaver, built beautiful cradles and loved his tomato garden. He mourned the passing of his wife of 52 years, Winnie Williams, Son and Daughter in Law, Victor and Denise Marrazzo, Son in Law Philip Tounzen, Parents Michael and Estelle Marrazzo and Sister Delores Crowley.

He leaves behind to celebrate his life Daughters Rosemary Smith and companion David Terry of Ft Smith AR, Patty Tounzen and companion Gary Long of Ft Fairfield ME, Sons Jeffrey Marrazzo and wife Clare of Ft Smith AR, Francis Marrazzo and wife Stacey of Oklahoma City, OK, Brother Roland Michaels and wife Barbara of Valley Stream, LINY, 15

Grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and Special Friends Randy Smith and Becky Jones.

Graveside services will be at 2pm Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Pavilion at Oak Cemetery in Ft Smith AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Family will visit with friends Thursday, October 13, 2011, from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the Funeral Home.

Pall Bearers will be his Grandsons Thomas, Frank, Shawn, Jeffrey II, Brian and Michael

Marrazzo, Vincent Johnke, Zachary and Noah Tounzen.