Francesco "Frank" Bucciarelli Jr. of Riverview, Florida passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 60 years to Judith (nee Vitucci); loving father to Donna (Michael) and Frank III (Kathy); adored grandfather to Lauren, Michael (Kayleigh), Janine (Zachary), Ryan (Becca), and Nicole (Ryan) and great-grandfather to Giovanna, Michael, Melina, Anthony and Rhett. Cherished brother to the late Dominic (Mary), Joseph (Jane), Olympia (the late Walter), and Anthony. Son to the late Francesco and Bambi (Forlano). Also remembered and loved by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Frank was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and was a 1959 graduate of St. Thomas More high school. He resided in Upper Darby, PA with his wife and children and worked for Sears in the parts department for 30 years before retiring. For the past 18 years, Frank and the love of his life Judy, have enjoyed living out their dream of residing in Florida where they were very active. Frank was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at St. Stephen’s Church in Riverview, where he loved and served the Lord. He was also a sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching and always chatting about his beloved Philadelphia teams. Frank had quite the green thumb and prided himself on his impeccable garden.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church,1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018.
Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or Hospice.