It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to a great man who lived a great life, Frank P. Farinella. After a very long battle with dementia, he passed away peacefully on February 23rd at age 90. Frank lived his life exactly the way he wanted to and did everything he wanted to, guided by his own convictions and steadfast determination.
Frank is survived by his son Peter Farinella, his daughter Victoria Franco (Julio), and his granddaughters, Alexandra and Jessica Franco. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa.
A viewing will take place on Friday, February 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch St, Greenwich, CT 06830. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, February 28th at 8:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at St Raymond's Cemetery, 2600 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10465.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Frank’s memory to:
Weill Cornell Medicine
525 East 68th Street
New York, N.Y. 10065
Attn: Peter M. Okin, MD
or to The Wounded Warrior Project.