Frank Marco Paoletta

Frank Marco Paoletta Sr., age 70, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born January 3, 1952 to the late Marco and Marie Paoletta in Stamford, Connecticut. He grew up in Southfield Village, graduated Rippowam High School 1972, and married his “honey” Barbara in 1975. He was proud of his Italian heritage, enjoyed listening to music, and had a lifelong passion for traveling, especially to Las Vegas. Later in life he enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, going to the dog track, and World War II documentaries. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Kiyak) Paoletta, son Frank Paoletta Jr., daughter Melissa Paoletta, sisters Christina Aglira, Frances Gumina, Martha Ann Mammana, Brenda Paoletta, and brothers Philip Paoletta, Joseph Paoletta, and Michael Paoletta. He was a doting grandfather to Rhiannon, Ashley, Marco, Frankie, Jordan, and Jessa. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death to his daughter Jennifer (Paoletta) Crifasi, his sister Carmella Circell, and his brother Marco “Chickie” Paoletta. A Funeral Mass will take place at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (625 111th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34108) on Monday, April 11th at 10:30am.