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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Francesco "Frank"
L. Di Leonardo
June 10, 1935 – November 22, 2016
Frank L. Di Leonardo Sr., age 81 of Vineland, New Jersey, gently passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, after losing his battle to lung cancer.
Born in Vineland to the late Angelo and Yolanda (Ferraro) Di Leonardo, Frank was the oldest of three children and was a lifelong Vineland resident. A 1954 graduate of Vineland Senior High School, Frank attended the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts for four years, before serving in the 19th U.S. Army Band where he played the trumpet. From 1971 to 1980, Frank was the beloved coach for East Vineland Little League's Marandino Construction. A master artist, musician and builder, among many accolades Frank designed the Seal of the City of Vineland. Frank loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his immediate family, including his loving wife of 56 years, Lorraine (Adams) of Vineland, and his three sons; Frank, Jr. (Janet Dousmanis) of Chicago, Thomas (Leda) of Arlington, VA and David (Christy) of Vineland, and 5 grandchildren; Michael, Vincent, David, Ava and Gia. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26 th at 11:00 am at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, with Rev. Dr. Charles Gates officiating with interment to follow. Family and friends will be received from 9:30 – 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Donations in memory of Frank may be made to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101 Hudson, WI 54016-9316
Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.
Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.
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