Frank Delgado

Frank Delgado, 84, of Deanville Road, Attleboro, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2012 at home. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Todd Delgado. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on June 1, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Correia Delgado. Frank was raised and educated in Norton. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Frank worked at the former Swank Inc. for 20 years prior to becoming self employed. He was the founder and operator of several local companies; Frandel, Toddel, and Dartmouth Products. He enjoyed mountain climbing, NASCAR racing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife Carolyn, Frank is survived by four children; Marianne Warren and her husband Rick of North Attleboro, Kathy Hartley of North Attleboro, Wayne Delgado and his wife Jaci of Oregon, and Robert Delgado and his wife Sue of Attleboro, a sister; Delenda Bragaul of Attleboro, a granddaughter; Tina Lynn Hartley and her fiancé Scott Giambanco, a great granddaughter; Mya Lynn Giambanco, and extended family; Marco, Mario, Joey, Maria, and special granddaughter Olivia Protano. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great friends. He was the grandfather of the late Dana Hartley and brother of the late Mary Gomes and Lena Texeiria. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro where the Delgado family will receive friends on Wednesday morning, July 25th from 11 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be conducted in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home at 12 PM following visitation. Frank will be laid to rest with full military honors in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro. In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to remember Frank in a special way, contributions may be made to: Hospice of CVNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 or Make- A -Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, One Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. or Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 592, Attleboro, MA 02703.