Robert A. Frongillo, Sr.

Robert A. Frongillo of Naples, FL passed away recently at the age of 91. Previously of Worcester, MA Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years Rose (DiGioia) Frongillo, his children Robert A. Frongillo Jr. and his wife Lori of Putnam, CT, Patricia Frongillo Lopriore Abrahms of Auburn, Tina Frongillo of Shrewsbury, Pamela Dickman and her husband Richard of Oakham, Anahid Rose Marie Snape and her husband Robert of Worcester, Sira Naras Frongillo of Worcester, Thomas A. Frongillo and his wife Jane of N. Oxford, 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his siblings Jennie Tarbell and Butch Frongillo and predeceased by his son Anthony Frongillo, his siblings Evelyn Langley, Louis Frongillo, Dorothy Cipro, Henry Frongillo, John Frongillo, Rita Gallagher, and Lois Webster. Robert was a loving husband and source of knowledge, sound advice, and support for his family and friends.

He  was born in Worcester, MA to Henry and Angela Rose (LaPera) Frongillo in 1929. He graduated Commerce High School in Worcester, MA, served in the United States Navy, and worked in his family’s business until starting F&D Truck Co. in 1967. He was very proud of his sons and grandsons who took over the family business, he loved to dance with his wife as much as he loved her cooking. He loved the Red Sox and greatly enjoyed his retirement years in Naples, Florida. He served as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, UNICO, the Brown Square Civic Club, and the Knights of Columbus.

Robert's funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am Saturday, May 28^th in St Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike Rd, Shrewsbury Entombment with U.S. Navy honors will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum.  There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Robert Frongillo to St. John’s The Evangelist Church, 625 111 Avenue North, Naples, FL 34110.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all who knew him.