Frank A. LoGalbo

Mr. Frank A. LoGalbo, age 73, of New Hartford, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at the Abraham House with his beloved family by his side.

He was born in Utica, on September 16, 1940 a son of the late Carlo and Catherine Montana LoGalbo and was educated in local schools. On March 9, 1968 he was married to Susanne Martin, a blessed union of 29 years, until her passing on April 18, 1997. Frank volunteered for the Draft and served his country in the US Army from 1960-62, during the Cuban Crises.

Frank was employed for many years with the Laborers Local #35. He started as an officer/trustee in 1985 and in 1991 moved to the Executive Board. He then became Vice-President in 1994. During that time he served as an OSHA instructor, teaching all members of Local #35. He also served as the photographer for the local and as shop steward throughout his career. He retired in 1997. Frank proudly received his 50 year pin on May 27, 2013. He was a member of the American Legion, New Hartford Post # 1376 and the VFW, NY Mills-Molson Jones Post. Frank was also devoted to the Utica Elk's Lodge BPOE #33. He was initiated into the Elk's Lodge in 1985 and served as Chaplin and Trustee for many years.

Surviving are his beloved daughter Jennifer Poole of Deerfield; two cherished grandchildren Justin and Dylan Poole of Deerfield; three brothers and one sister-in-law Nicholas and Barbara LoGalbo of Clinton, Joseph LoGalbo of Utica and Carlo LoGalbo of Catskill, NY; two sisters and a brother-in-law Annette Main and Rosalie and Paul Werren all of Utica; in-laws Aline and Donald Brennan, Arthur and Carol Martin, Donald Martin and James Martin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

His funeral will be held on Saturday at 12:15 pm from The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, Inc. 1122 Culver Ave. and at 1:00 pm in St. Anthony/St. Agnes Church, with Military Honors. Private interment will be in NorthGageCemetery.

Visiting hours will be Friday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Abraham House in memory of Frank. Envelopes will be available.

Service

Saturday, April 19 2014