Obituary of Franco Frassetti

Franco Frassetti  76, USMC Vietnam Veteran and Award- Winning Professional Photographer who passed away on February 11, 2025 

surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in San Marco Argentano, Italy, he was the son of the late Igino and late Eugenia. Beloved husband of Lory (nee Cardinale); Cherished father of Franco, Jonathan, Isabella, and Gabriella. Loving brother of Ida, Marco, Pina, Gabriel, Jo-Ann, Anthony, Angela, Carlo, and the late Maria.

Franco migrated to Brooklyn, NY where he pursued a career in photography.  He was an entrepreneur opening Franco's Photo Studio and Precious Times.   Franco had a gifted talent to capture the essence of a moment.  His passion for taking photos showed in his work earning him status as an award-winning photographer.

Franco’s life was a testament to hard work, kindness and devotion to his family.  Together Franco and Lory shared 29 years of marriage building a life filled with love, laughter and many cherished moments.  

Franco was a man of deep Catholic faith, his interests were simple and yet profound.  He never forgot where he came from, still had an admiration for his Italian culture; “ he enjoyed watching historical movies, Italian television, but especially rooting for his favorite soccer team Juventus win.”

Franco will be immensely missed by his family and friends.

Family and friends may visit the Matthews Funeral Home, 2508 Victory Blvd, on Thursday 2/13 from 4-8pm.  Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St Rita’s Church on Friday 2/14 at 11: 30am.  Burial at Green-Wood Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Go fund me.   https://gofund.me/638b1dd2