GILMANTON, NH - Frank D. (Francis) Tarantino, 55, of Gilmanton, NH passed away on May 17, 2018 following a battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Everett, MA. on October 22, 1962, Frank grew up in MA., moving to Gilmanton to raise his family. With a passion for cars and motorcycles, he opened Frankie T's Collision & Custom Paint-Belmont which he operated for several years.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Paula McVey-Tarantino; his children Brandie and husband Christian, Kodie, Joshua, Zackarie, Anthony and Sean and wife Jennifer; his grandchildren Travis, Myra, Layla, Zada; his mother, Francine (Pescione) (Tarantino) Thompson and husband Dave; siblings Michelle and spouse Jennifer, Dianne, Chriss and wife Paula; many more family, friends and his beloved companion & best buddy/dog Bella. He is predeceased by his father, Francis A. Tarantino; grandparents Gaetano & Arita Tarantino and Pasquale & Millie Pescione. Frank will be forever remembered by his family and friends as a thoughtful man and a passionate Husband, Father, Papa and a friend always up for a long motorcycle ride.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A memorial service will immediately follow the calling hours at 7PM, also at the funeral home.
Burial will be private.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters,1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101,Hudson, WI 54016-9316.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.