Frank A. Carpenito

Francis (Frank) Carpenito, age 81, of Staten Island, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born on June 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Frank lived most of his life on Staten Island, where he raised his children and built a life centered around family, his students, his faith, a passion for cooking, and his community.

Above all, Frank was a devoted father and grandfather. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with his family.

Frank is survived by his beloved daughter, Danielle, her husband Andrew, son Frank and wife Madeline and youngest son Chris and wife Jacqueline; his seven cherished grandchildren, Christa, Joseph, Brianna, Angelo, Domenic, Alexandra, and Nicholas; and his two great-grandchildren, Elliana and Olivia; Devoted friend Jian (Raymond) Wu and his loving family. He is also survived by many loving cousins, dear friends, former students, and members of his extended church community who will forever remember his kindness and dedication.

Frank dedicated much of his life to education. As a principal, tutor, and mentor, he touched the lives of countless students over the years. He had a genuine ability to connect with students, encourage them when they struggled, and celebrate their accomplishments as if they were his own.

His commitment to helping others was also deeply rooted in his Catholic faith. Frank was an active and devoted member of Holy Rosary Parish, where he generously gave his time, energy, and heart to his church community. His faith was an important part of who he was, and he found great meaning in serving others and being there for those around him.

His legacy will live on in every student he encouraged, every recipe he has passed on, every person he helped, every life he touched, and especially in the hearts of his family.

Visitation will be held at casey funeral home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314-4512, US, on October 11, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at Holy Rosary Church, 80 Jerome Ave, New York, NY 10305, US, on October 12, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.