Frank C. Botellio, 92, of Somers, formerly of Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, widower of Astrid (Anderson) Botellio, entered into eternal peace Friday, April 11, 2003 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT.
Born in Fall River, MA December 29, 1910, he was the son of the late Antone and Mary (Cabral) Botellio. Frank was a resident of New Bedford for most of his life. He later lived in Westport, MA before moving to CT where he lived since 1994.
He was a graduate of Barnstable High School, Class of 29'.
Frank was formerly employed in New Bedford as a salesman for C. Gilman & Sons for 25 years. He was an avid golfer and a dedicated Red Sox and UCONN Huskies fan.
He is survived by two sons, James Botellio and his wife Joan of Somers, John F. Botellio and his wife Klaasje of Vale North Carolina; 4 grandchildren, Karen Fitzpatrick, Steven Botellio, Joanne Tolisano, and Jeffrey Botellio; 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by 4 brothers, Antone, Manuel, Joseph, and Jesse Botellio; and a grandson, James Botellio.
Frank's family wishes to thank the staff at Norah's Place, Evergreen Health Care, and Johnson Memorial Hospital for their excellent and loving care.
Family and friends may gather Tuesday, April 15, at 9:00 a.m. at the Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, 495 Park St., New Bedford, for a funeral procession to Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford, for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will follow at St. John's Cemetery.
The Botellio family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Monday, April 14th from 6-9p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Franks' memory may be made to Evergreen Healthcare Center, 205 Chestnut Hill Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076.