Frank Paul Falesto
Frank Paul Falesto of Greenwood Lake, and formerly a 30-year resident of Warwick, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Schervier Pavilion in Warwick. He was 91.
Born Dec. 9, 1920, in New York City, he was the son of Frank Paul and Maria Dolores (Gaudiano) Falesto.
He was married to Rose Grace Falesto (1997).
Mr. Falesto served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a master sergeant. He was a member of American Legion Arthur Finnegan Post in Greenwood Lake.
He was the owner/operator of Falesto Brothers, Inc. Sanitation Company, was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church in Greenwood Lake, where he was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #7496.
His familys statement reads: Pauly was greatly respected by anyone who knew him. He was a man of great integrity. He helped found Falesto Brothers, Inc., and was dedicated to its success long after his retirement. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed always. His motto was once a Marine, always a Marine and he lived his life accordingly. Semper Fi.
He is survived by his children: Frank Falesto and his wife Mary Lou of Manchester, N.J., Joseph Falesto and his wife Eileen of Rocky Point, Maria Ciccia of Greenwood Lake and Patricia Frain of Douglasville, Ga.; nine grandchildren: Joseph, Frankie, Kristin, Sal, Christopher, Arianne, John, Aubrey and Laurie; twelve great-grandchildren; and his sister Lucy Di Candia of Ocala, Fla.
He was predeceased by brothers Vincent Falestra, Michael Falestra and Anthony Falesto and sisters Margaret Cuscona and Concetta Di Candia.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 8 at Holy Rosary R.C. Church, followed by interment in St. Stephens Cemetery in Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Funeral arrangements were made by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Warwick. For further information or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.