Richard Rocco Frano, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born January 9, 1940 in Stamford and was the son of the late Rocco and May (DeYulio) Frano.
He was a graduate of Stamford High School and worked at Machletts. Richard was a United States Army veteran, serving actively from 1959 -1965. He was member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the American Legion Kiltonic Post #72, the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign War. He was also a member of the New England Paralyzed Veterans, where he served as a liaison for many years for the West Haven Veterans Hospital. He was dedicated to help veterans and friends in need as he struggled himself with MS for 50 years.
Richard enjoyed travel and had a passion for woodworking. He won many awards on local and national levels. He would then donate his masterpieces to numerous charities, including the Southington Calendar House, for fundraising.
Richard is survived by his wife, soulmate and dedicated caregiver of 30 years, Jolanta (Nowosielski) Frano, his son Mark Frano and wife Terri Crowther of Washington VT, a sister Rosemarie Bardelli and husband Ambrose of Danbury. He is also survived by his nephew Michael Bardelli and his wife Leslie of New Milford, his niece and Goddaughter Kathleen Pisciotta and her husband Andrew, great niece, Melissa of Danbury and many loving cousins and friends.
A special thanks to CCU and hospice for their compassionate care at Midstate Medical Center. Donations may be made in his memory to New England Paralyzed Veterans of American, 245 W. Houston St. Room 212A, New York, NY 10014.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, 11am at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be prior to the Mass from 9-10:30 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com
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