Frank Colacurcio, Sr, longtime resident of Newtown, passed away on September 28 at the age of 70.

Born in Bridgeport on December 27, 1949, he was the son of Frank Colacurcio and Ethel Willis. He attended Bullard Havens Technical School. He was self-employed for many years. Frank played Newtown men’s softball and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and car shows. He was often traveling to and from Florida, where he resided several months out of the year.

He is survived by his four children, Kristina Colacurcio, Frank Colacurcio, Jr, and his wife, Florie, Sarah Pignatello and her husband, Larry, and Cara McManus and her husband, Steve; along with seven grandchildren, Lindsay, Morgan, Jordan, Austin, Noah, Logan, and Lily. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Bogen; brother, Day DeRosa, and his wife, Aggie; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Vincent DeRosa and sisters Teri Pavone, Barbara Paul, and Peggy DeRosa.

Friends are invited to calling hours Saturday, October 3, from 9 to 10:30 am, at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Funeral service to be celebrated at the funeral home immediately after the visitation. Interment to follow at St Rose Cemetery, 20 Cherry Street, Sandy Hook.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, 15 North Main Street, Old Saybrook CT 06475.

Online condolences may be left at spadaccinofuneralhome.com.