Frank John Valentino, age 68, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Frank was born October 18, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York.
We are lost without Frank. He was our rock, our center, the love of Linda’s life, the greatest father the girls could ever have, and the best Papa ever.
Frank was the second of seven children, born to Rosemarie and Rudolph Valentino. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He had a wonderful childhood with Louis, Joanne, Rose, Donna, Joseph, and Patrick. He was an excellent student, received a scholarship to Marquette University, and earned a bachelors degree. During his time there, he made lifelong friends that became family to us.
After college, he had a 40 year career in the paper industry. In true Frankie fashion, his colleagues became part of the family. People refer to Frank as a wonderful mentor, caring individual, and the best boss ever.
Linda and Frank got married and started their family in 1979. First came Angela Marie, then Laura Theresa, and last but not least, Jenna Kathleen. Frank was a hands on father from the beginning and that’s where he truly found his joy. He would say that Linda was his queen and his daughters were his princesses and he truly treated them as such.
Despite his busy work schedule, he made a point to be there always. From sports, to dance, to everything in between. He was a guiding light filled with words of wisdom and infinite support. He was so proud to see his girls graduate from college. He also had the pleasure of walking them down the aisle. He earned his Proud Papa status when Laura and Chris welcomed Christian and Lila, Jenna and Mike welcomed Vincent and Gabriel, and Angela and Mike welcomed Everleigh.
Besides his family and friends, he enjoyed Marquette basketball, the Phoenix Suns, the New York Yankees, Vegas, March Madness, Spring Training, collecting sports memorabilia, Sunday family dinners, and coaching from the sidelines. His love of music was shared with others on Facebook through “Frankie’s Friday Faves”. His favorite pastime was anything that involved his grandchildren whether it was playing monsters, giving them new toys from his alter ego “Uncle Boshi”, bringing them lunch, or sneaking them candy.
His spirit will live on with all of us as his love for life was so contagious.
A memorial mass for Frank will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church, 3201 S. Evergreen Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeshoreMort.com for the Valentino family.
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