Frank Fraulo New Haven, Connecticut Obituary

Frank Fraulo

Frank Fraulo (Goose) of East Haven, 94 passed away peacefully Friday May 22, 2020. Frank was born in New Haven on November 12, 1925 to the late Anthony & Angelina (Mentone) Fraulo. He was a loving brother to Trofimena Fraulo. He was a devoted & loving father to Frank (Debbie) Fraulo, Maria (Paul) D’Ambrosia & Angela (Steve) Antonino. He was a loving Poppy “Pizza” to Andrea (Mike) Durant, Alicia (Josh) Baldwin, Gina (Jay) Macholl, Paul (Nikki) D’Ambrosia Jr., Marc D’Ambrosia, Karissa & Joseph Fraulo and 6 Great Grandchildren. He also leaves behind his nephew Vincent (Angie) Rosarbo and so many other beloved family members & close friends. Frank was also predeceased by his sister Angelina Rosarbo. Frank was a WWII Navy veteran who proudly served his country in the South Pacific during the war. After the service and while raising his family Frank worked in his family’s bakery & pizza business in Meriden, New Haven & North Branford. In his retirement years he worked at N&D Sports in Hamden. He was a lovely person with a kind soul who would give you the shirt off his back, and always made you laugh! He was never afraid to say “I Love you!” He loved the New York Yankees, 2 plain hotdogs, horse racing and making puzzles. He was always the life of the party and no gathering would be complete without him. He made everyone around him feel welcomed & loved. Our family would like to Thank all of the Wonderful Doctors & Nurses for their devoted attention and care you gave to our father during his time at the Veterans Hospital in West Haven. Your unrelenting care and compassion is truly amazing. A Special Thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Kravetz for all the years you took care of our Dad. Family & friends are invited to attend a graveside service Friday May 29, 2020 at 11a.m. in East Lawn Cemetery 58 River St., East Haven. Please remember to maintain social distancing during the service. Funeral services are under the care of Iovanne Funeral Home, 11 Wooster Place, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the VA Medical Center 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 https://www.connecticut.va.gov/giving/.
November 12, 1925 - May 22, 202011/12/192505/22/2020
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Al Minervini
May 29, 2020
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Adele C. Quartiano
May 28, 2020
My sincerest condolences and sympathy to the entire family of Frank Fraulo a fun loving gentleman who was always ready to give you a hug and kiss whenever he saw you. was a jokester for sure kind, compassionate and someone who always had a smile for everyone, i remember ... Continue Reading
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Andy
May 26, 2020
Dear Sonny, There was never a time that I saw you that you didn’t have a big smile on your face, which made me and everyone else around smile too. You always had a good word to say or something to make me laugh. I’ll never forget the trip to California to work the Dodger... Continue Reading
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Joy Redding
May 24, 2020
I remember Angela and I driving out to North Branford to the corner Apizza store. Uncle Sonny gave us a FREE large extra cheese Apizza to share. He was friendly and always asked how my family was.
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Robert Carbone
May 24, 2020
Do many fun memories with Sonny, his Dad Tony was the only Grandpa I knew on my dad's side. From the many pizza places to working with him and his son Frank at ND in Hamden. He was a beautiful soul like his Dad. Rest in peace Goose, tell your Dad and my Nonnie Tree we lo... Continue Reading
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Rose Mentone
May 24, 2020
I remember when I was dating his cousin Anthony Mentone (my future husband) and on Ant's 20th birthday in 1965 there was a blackout in the area. We had planned to go to Sonny's place for pizza, and as luck would have it, he still had power! We had a great time at the piz... Continue Reading
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Connie Dobbs
May 24, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. I remember your dad very well. Frank always treated us kids with respect and kindness. May he Rest In Peace. Connie Coppola-Dobbs
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Steve
May 23, 2020
I will remember the day we met when you extended your hand on a street corner and said Hi I'm Frank welcome to the family.I will remember the fake trip.But most of all I'll remember you.love you Rest In Peace goose.
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Helen Ruggiero
May 23, 2020
Goose you were one love able man. You made everyone feel comfortable in your presents. I will miss our cuddles on the holidays on the couch. R I P my friend. God Bless. 💔💓 Helen
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