George A. Frattasio

Mr. George A. Frattasio, age 73, of Utica, and currently a resident of the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on January 5, 1935, George was the son of the late Nicholas and Carmella (Cavallo) Frattasio. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. An avid sportsman, he played semi-pro football as a tackler. At one time he was married to the former Judith M. Castelli who passed away on September 21, 2002. Early in his working career George was a driver for Gorea Transportation and M&M Transportation, and was proud of his affiliation with the Teamsters Local #182. Subsequently, he established, and owned and operated GAF Contract Carrier, an independent mail contractor for the U.S. Mail Service serving Utica and the Mohawk Valley. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid and devoted fan of the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. He was an aficionado of local stock car races and NASCAR, favoring the legendary Dale Earnhardt, Sr. He was a communicant of St. Agnes Church. George is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, George P. Frattasio, and Geoffrey A. and MaryJo Frattasio, all of New Hartford. Always close to his heart was the memory of his son, Gary G. Frattasio, who passed away on May 19, 1996. He also leaves his grandchildren, Amanda Marie Frattasio and her mother Susan Frattasio, and Nina Elizabeth Frattasio. He was also anticipating the birth of his third grandchild. Survivors also include his brother and sister-in-law, Nicholas and Shirley Frattasio of Utica; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Patricia Taurisano, and Jackie and John Gorea. George was also blessed with the friendship of Jr. Bianco and the boys at the shop. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Viola Castelli; and his brother-in-law, Al A. Taurisano. The family extends thanks to the caretakers of the Charles T. Sitrin Healthcare Center who provided a homelike surrounding for George with much compassion and regard. In keeping with George’s wishes, there will be no public visistion. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9:30 at St. Agnes Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

George A. Frattasio

January 5, 1935 - January 21, 2008