NEWPORT – Frank Joseph Fascione Jr., 31, died Dec. 5, 2009, at a Bangor hospital after a courageous battle with lupus. Frank was born April 29, 1978, in New Britain, Conn., the son of Frank J. and Susan M. (Leone) Fascione Sr. He was a graduate of Berlin (Conn.) High School, Class of 1997. Frank worked as a landscaper and carpenter in Connecticut and Maine. Frank’s greatest passion was his family. For the past several years because of his illness he could not work, so he became the primary care giver to his young daughter, Olivia. He was an assistant coach for his son, Angelo’s baseball and football teams. He helped out with his son’s Cub Scout den in Pack 63, Newport. He loved the outdoors, especially when he could be with his wife and children. He enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, wood working and doing custom carpentry. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Susan Fascione Sr. of Connecticut; his loving wife, Angela (Toce) Fascione of Newport; his son, Angelo V. Fascione of Newport; his daughter, Olivia A. Fascione of Newport; his grandmother, Lucy Fascione of Connecticut; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport, where a wake service will be held 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Mark Nolette officiating. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes, please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
FRANK JOSEPH FASCIONE JR.
