Franklin D. "Frankie" Casaletta

Mr. Franklin D. “Frankie” Casaletta, age 72, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2006, in the comfort of his home. Born in Utica on December 25, 1933, Frankie was the son of the late George A. Sr. and Mary (Elefante) Casaletta. He was raised and educated locally, and attended Utica Free Academy. A proud veteran, he served with the U.S. Army infantry in Germany and was the recipient of several service medals. A generous, good-hearted person, Frankie held a great regard for his family. He had a natural aptitude for music, and was self taught to play guitar and piano. For recreation, he enjoyed baseball, fishing, and he was an avid reader of varied subjects. His home parish was St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament. Mr. Casaletta is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Anne Nicoletta of Utica, and Carmelita and John Poccia of Red Bank, NJ; and his brother, Rufus Casaletta of Utica. Also surviving are his many nieces, especially acknowledging Marge Roberts and Rosemary Wagner, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and his sister-in-law, Claire Casaletta of Utica. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister-in-law, Chester and Mary Casaletta, Pasquale “Allie” Casaletta, George A. Casaletta, Jr., Raymond Casaletta, and Joseph Casaletta; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Louis LaPorte, Genevieve and Philip Sacco, Rita and Russ Bianco, Bernadette and Orazio A. Capuana, Antoinette Casaletta; and his in-law, Caroline Casaletta. The family offers its heartfelt thanks to Violetta Moroz who was an exceptional caregiver who tended to Frankie with much compassion. Visitation will be held today (Monday) from 2-4 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Frankie’s honor to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mr. Casaletta’s funeral will commence on Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the funeral home and at 9:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Military Honors. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Franklin D. "Frankie" Casaletta

November 25, 1933 - November 18, 2006