Frank Joseph Cusato
July 29, 1931 - January 16, 2015
Albany-Frank Joseph Cusato, 83, of Albany passed away peacefully on January 16, 2015 following a brief illness. Frank was born on July 29, 1931, the son of the late Pasquale and Mary Cusato. Frank was a proud Korean War Veteran serving in the Marine Corps and was awarded the Purple Heart for heroic service to his Country. He was a member of the Bucci-McTague Post. He lived his entire life in Albany and was a construction worker for Labor Local 190 for 40 years. He was an avid supporter of the Siena Men’s Basketball team. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by his wife, Marylyn (Snyder) Cusato; grandson, Gage Thomas Freeman and daughter, Gina Marie Johnson. Frank is survived by four children, Charlene Cusato, Marie (Gary) Freeman, Patrick (Karen) Cusato and Victor (Catherine) Cusato; 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; his sister Jean Antoniewicz; niece Marcy Antoniewicz; and nephew Matthew Antoniewicz. The family would like to thank the staff at Albany Medical Center and the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit Tuesday, January 20, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services and burial will be held privately the following day. Those wishing to remember Frank in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions, light a candle or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com
Albany-Frank Joseph Cusato, 83, of Albany passed away peacefully on January 16, 2015 following a brief illness. Frank was born on July 29, 1931, the son of the late Pasquale and Mary Cusato. Frank was a proud Korean War Veteran serving... View Obituary & Service Information