Frank Laureanno Jr.

Frank Laureanno Jr. passed away peacefully at Catholic  Memorial Nursing Home on August 23, 2024; a lifelong resident of Fall River, MA, he was born April 21, 1936. He was the son of Frank & Deolinda Laureanno.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of nearly 68 years, his daughter Jeanne (husband Wayne), son Michael (wife Carol), son Frank (wife Connie), son Thomas, grandchildren Kyle & Sean Cusick and Daniel Laureanno and their respective wives along with great-grandson Brandon Cusick, his brother Manny Laureanno (wife Dorothy), sisters Jenny Pope (husband Gene) Veronica Matula (husband Fred), Laura Laureanno (husband Bill Ritter) and Helen Silva, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Joseph (wife Elizabeth), sister Mary Melia, Joe Lauriano, a cousin who was raised alongside him as a brother, and his brother-in-law James Silva (husband of Helen Silva).

He was employed at Globe Manufacturing in Fall River for over 44 years as a project engineer. In this capacity, he enthusiastically traveled for work to England, Holland, Spain, Germany, and Indonesia.

In his younger years he enjoyed tinkering in his workshop, joyfully created radio-controlled planes and boats. He enjoyed many years of camping and several trips to Europe with his wife. In his later years he entertained himself by riding his motorized scooter while listening to big band music, looked forward to dinners out, family gatherings where he debated topics of the day, and especially looked forward to visits with Joseph Voltas, a dear family friend.

The last year and a half of his life was spent as a resident of Catholic Memorial Nursing Home. The family wishes to extend their deep thankfulness and gratitude for the kind, compassionate care shown to Frank by all the staff on Unit 2 as well as those from Southcoast Hospice who participated in keeping Frank comfortable in his final days.

Part of Frank's legacy will be one of a man who was a reading enthusiast who was extremely knowledgeable about multiple subjects.

He was a brilliant communicator. Many a room will be a bit quieter without his presence.

A celebration of Frank's life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to:

Catholic Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care

2446 Highland Avenue,  Fall River, MA 02720