Frederick N. Fronzaglio, 85, of Monessen, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Donora on November 30, 1927 the son of the late Patsy and Ann (Skillipa) Fronzaglio.
Fred was a veteran of Vietnam serving as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his country for 24 years on six ships and two submarines.
He worked 17 years as a Supervisor for Westinghouse Electric Corp. in the Airbrake Division and later was employed by Oklahoma City as a Supervisor at Lake Hefner Golf Course, where he was awarded a plaque in recognition for the work he did with the "Kids for Golf" program.
Fred was a member of the Donora American Legion, a life member of the Monongahela V.F.W. and the Donora Senior Golf League.
He enjoyed building and flying radio controlled planes and was a member of the Mon Valley Radio Controlled Club and the Donora Palmer Park Club.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by a brother Patsy Fronzaglio and a sister, Josephine Oprosky.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 37 years Elizabeth Fronzaglio; a stepson Robert Moyer and his wife Rhonda; Grand daughter and Grandson Nicole and Michael Waters of Brentwood, PA; four children from a previous marriage, Frederick Fronzaglio of Georgia, Cynthia Hancock of Arizona, Marsha Shaw of Virginia and Timothy Fronzaglio of Florida; seven grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers, Louis Fronzaglio of New Eagle, Bruno Fronzaglio of Donora and Walter Fronzaglio of Donora; also numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900. www.massafrafuneralhome.com
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. , 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 with the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn officiating.
Entombment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.