Frank J. Consolo, 80, of Whitman, died Sunday July 21st in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, surround by his family, suddenly. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Virginia (Nichols) Consolo.
He was born in Boston, grew up in the west end of Boston, son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ianella) Consolo.
Frank has been a Whitman resident since 1964. He worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority as a toll collector for twenty years and for many years, he was a self-employed general contractor.
Frank loved to fix things and enjoyed being with his family.
In addition to his wife Virginia, he is survived by his son, William Consolo and his wife Laurie of Hanson, his 2 daughters, Susan Grace and her husband Ed of East Bridgewater and Andrea Fall and her husband Greg of Hanson, his grandchildren, Justin Grace, Evan Grace and his wife Leah, Nicholas Grace and his wife Melissa, Caleb and Yvonne Fall, Captain Jared Consolo and his wife 1st LT Moran Consolo and Travis Consolo; also his great granddaughter Giada Grace; also many nieces and nephews. Frank was the youngest and last survivor of all seven siblings, John, Mello and Guy Consolo, Mary Demaggio, Nina Allessi, Josie Terravecchia and Natalie Grasso.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday July 25th at 10:00AM, in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St (Rte. 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman. Visitation will be on Wednesday July 24th from 4-8. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Shriners Hospital, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA. 02114