1929
Francis
2018
Francis A. Paturzo
December 3, 1929 — February 13, 2018
Born on December 3rd, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, Frank was the son of Anthony and Anna (Germann) Paturzo and the younger brother of Marie (Kaba) and Rose (Reardon). He was the husband of Janet D. (Wollheim) Paturzo, the love of his life, who he met on a blind date in 1950, wed in 1952 and with whom he shared a daughter, Lisa, and fifty years of marriage before her death in 2002.
Prior to retirement and relocation to Vermont, Frank resided on Long Island and lived in Williston Park, Mineola, and Hicksville, NY. He was a graduate of Mineola High School and served as a Williston Park Fire Fighter (1946-1951) and a U.S. Naval Reservist stationed out of Whitestone, NY (1946-1948).
In 1948, Frank enlisted in the United States Army. After Basic Training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he served as a Cook/Baker in Karlsrhue and Heidelberg, Germany and in Fort Dix, NJ, during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged a Staff Sergeant in 1951.
Following his service to our country, Frank was employed at Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in Bethpage, NY. He worked there for seven years before joining the Nassau County Police Department in 1959 and returning to his true vocation, to serve and protect. Over the course of his 26 years as a Nassau County Police Officer (September 1, 1959 " March 5, 1985), Frank served on the Security Detail for every President from John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan, and during the New York Islanders' celebration parade in the early 80's, provided Security Detail for the Stanley Cup.
After his career in law enforcement, Frank enjoyed retirement in Shaftsbury, Vermont and continued to serve his community as a member of the Norshaft Lions Club (1987-2018). He generously volunteered his time, attended Lions conferences (with Janet) and held various club offices. In 1994, he was honored as a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship and he served as the club's President in 1995-1996.
Frank's hobbies were stamp collecting, coin collecting and woodworking. His joy was spending time with family and friends - including those of the four-legged variety. In particular, he cherished the decade shared with his faithful companion Sophie (1998-2008).
Frank is survived by his daughter, Lisa M. Paturzo, and his sister Rose Reardon, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and beloved friends.
On Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, there will be a celebration of Frank's life starting at 11am with a mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in North Bennington, followed by a time of fellowship at Noon in Father DeMasi Hall " all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Norshaft Lions Sight and Hearing Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the office of E. P. Mahar & Son, Inc. " 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net
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