Frank Bonfiglio, 88, of Mesa passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Mesa, AZ. Frank was born in Piraino, Sicily on January 3, 1933. He was the only son of Francesco Bonfiglio and Anna Villanti and enjoyed being a brother to his seven sisters.
Frank grew up in Sicily and became a Carabinieri (Italian Military Police) which allowed him to travel and have many experiences. He married Santa Costantino on September 10, 1960 in Sicily and moved to the United States soon after. He and Santa lived in New York briefly before relocating to the Chicago suburbs and raising their family. Frank worked for over 30 years as a mechanic for Inland Steel. He and Santa retired to Mesa in 2000 where he enjoyed visiting with family and friends, playing his accordion and entertaining others, and cultivating his garden of fruits and vegetables.
Frank is survived by his wife Santa and his children Anna(David) Miller and Frank(Karen) Bonfiglio and his granddaughters, Carissa, Dana, Kayla, Brianna, and Jenna. He is also survived by his siblings Sara(the late Tindaro) Cicero, Anna(the late Domenic) Fana, Nancy(Salvatore) Costantino, Nina(Antonino) Caporarello, Margherita(Nino) Molica Franco, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francesco and Anna, his sisters, Giuseppina(the late Francesco) Caporarello, Maria(the late Rosario) Molica Franco, nephews Joe Cicero and Carlo Molica Franco, and niece Rosanna Cicero.
Frank was someone that once you met, it was inevitable to never forget him. He was a man who made an impression; a lively entertainer, a story teller, a comedian, and above all he was a mentor to all his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Many will remember his beautiful voice and his gifted ability to play the accordion. Frank taught us all to make everyday special and to turn any occasion into a party. Let us celebrate his life by turning all of our small moments into special ones. Until we meet again.
A visitation for Frank will be held Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. A funeral service will occur Monday, August 9, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206. A graveside service will occur Monday, August 9, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Bonfiglio family.
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