John B. Fratangeli

John B. Fratangeli, 78, passed away on March 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 26, 1944 in Frisonone, Italy, he was a son of the late Benedetto and Paolina (Dori) Fratangeli. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Victoria (Garuccio) Fratangeli, six brothers, three sisters-in-law, and three brothers-in-law: Remo and Frank Fratangeli, Mario and Giulia Fratangeli, Augusto Fratangeli, Umberto and Rina Fratangeli, Domenic Fratangeli, Saverio Antonucci, Pete Constante, Delina and Joseph Farelli. A lifelong resident of Aliquippa, PA, he and his family immigrated to the United States in 1958 when John was only 14. He retired in 2006 from General Motors as a Tool and Die maker. John was co-owner of Aliquippa Machine Co. with his brother Anthony and son Benedict. He was also an avid member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St. Titus Church, Aliquippa. John had a special devotion to the San Rocco Festa where he carried the leading statue for 58 years. John’s family will proudly carry on the traditions he and Vickie began and will continue to celebrate in their memory. He is survived by his five children: Benedict (Kelly) Fratangeli, Paula (Martin) Turkovich, John Joe (Marybeth) Fratangeli, Michelle (Anthony) Amadio, and Gina (Clayton) Kohar. John was a proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren: Benny, Johnny (Andrea), Caitie (Jake), Lucas, Austin, Anissa (Mark), Haley, Alaina, Alivia, Dante, Ryan, Gavin, Gianna, Geno, Emma, Roman, Nico, and Aubrey, as well as three great-grandchildren: Lidia, Alessia, and Patrick. In addition to his grandchildren and great-children, John is survived by his sister: Filomena Antonucci, two brothers and six sisters-in-law: Tony (Anna) Fratangeli, Phillip (Sue) Fratangeli, Felicetta Fratangeli, Margherita Fratangeli, Maria Fratangeli, and Antoinette Fratangeli. Two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Josephine “Nina” Constante, Larry “Sunny” (Peggy) Garuccio, Joseph Garuccio and Cheryl Bui, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, March 17 from 3-7 PM in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn St., Aliquippa (724-375-0496). Departing prayers will begin Saturday, March 18 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 AM in St. Titus Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Fratangeli family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver for the excellent care and compassion that was given to their father and the entire family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver, in memory of John.

John B. Fratangeli

June 26, 1944 - March 14, 2023