Frank Celona, age 74 of Medford, died Saturday in the Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston after a very brief illness.Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Natala (Femino) and Matteo Celona.
He was the owner and agent of the Freeman & Celona Real Estate Co. of Somerville for over 35 years. Mr. Celona was a member of the Somerville American Legion, and Navy veteran of World War II. Frank was a Medford resident for the past 52 years, formerly of East Boston where he was raised and attended Boston Latin High School.
He is survived by sister: Josephine Fratto Medford, MAbrother-in-law: Louis Fratto Medford, MALongtime friend & Companion: Lorraine McDowell Cambridge, MAnephew: Robert Fratto North Carolina nephew: Edward Fratto Winchester, MAniece: Linda Ariota Tacoma, WAniece: Sandra DeFazio Oregonniece: Donna Kisby Oregon Many Grand Nieces & Nephews
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 main St., MEDFORD Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, MA at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late US Navy veteran of World War II.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to the St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105