Frank Duca

Frank Duca, beloved husband to Rita, passed away in the arms of his loving bride of 78 years on July 5th, 2025. He is survived by his loving children, JoEllen (spouse Peter), Thomas (deceased), Phillip (spouse Thanakorn), Pamela (spouse Joseph) and Frank Jr, grandchildren Marko (spouse Margart), Matthew (spouse Laura), Stella, Courtlyn, Giovanni and Genevieve, great- grandchildren Leo, Ava Maria and Peter, his loving sisters, Jay and Geri, Cousin Annie, nephew Tom and many dear nieces and nephews,

Francesco Vincenzo LaDuca was born June 29, 1926, in Siculiana, Sicily to Gaetano and Giuseppina (Jose) {Gagliano} LaDuca. A World War II veteran having served in the Navy aboard the USS Waukesha, Frank was the last of his shipmates to pass. After the war, he married his sweetheart, Rita Mae Kehoe on August 4, 1951. They were together for 78 years.

Frank will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. We especially wish to thank his dear, close friends, Vito, Itsy and family, Tina and Stuart. He was an honored member of the Las Vegas chapter of the Italian American Club and the Grandsons of Italy.

Burial will be at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr, Boulder City, NV89005 where military rites will be held.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital