Frank Vadala born March 12, 1948 passed away while peacefully asleep at Staten Island University hospital on June 19, 2023.
Frank Vadala was born and spent his early years in Brooklyn New York. He married and moved to Staten Island in 1968 to start a family with his wife Linda. Frank along with his wife owned and operated their Staten Island family business “Community Range and Appliance Service” where Frank became the “Maytag Man of Staten Island”. Frank was a loving, kind and honest man, often making friends wherever he would go. Frank was a family manthat loved his country and was very patriotic, Frank loved to travel to many locations within the United States wanting to see as many as possible in their family camper. Frank loved large gatherings surrounded by family, friends and good music. Frank especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending Cub Scout events and building Pinewood Derby race cars with them. In addition to his family and friends Frank was also a dog lover, always stopping to show affection to any of the neighborhood dogs he came across while walking his dog Molly. Frank loved baseball, macaroni (especially Sunday dinners), classic cars and woodworking, many people affectionately referred to Frank as having hands of gold because of the beautiful pieces of furniture he would create with ease. Frank often shared many of his interests alongside the people he loved.
In Franks later years he worked for the New York City Police Department as a school crossing guard for 17 years. He received an award for exemplary service back in 2019 for which he was so very proud to accept. The schools he worked at were I.S. 7 & I.S 75. Frank loved interacting with all of the children and their families to and from school. Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many people. He will truly be missed.
Frank is survived by his Wife Linda Vadala, Daughters Amy Bass and Natalie Tumbarello, His Grand Sons James and Frank Bass and his Brother Edward Safranek.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, June 24, 2023
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Blessing with Fr. Frank
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, June 24, 20236:45pm
Private Cremation
Liberty Grove Memorial Gardens
Jeffrey Van Pelt says
Frank I will miss you. I will always remember when you would come in IS75 and have a cup of coffee with the gang. You always had a smile on your face. Never in a grumpy mood. Never a harsh word about anyone. We had a lot of laughs every day. Frank you were the best. I was honored to know you.
Patricia Miguez says
Frank, wow i can remember all the laughs we had with chickie and jeff, forgetting that we had to work,,lol , you will be missed here at I,S. 75 … I will pray for you and your family..
Elizabeth Dalton says
As a teacher in the home, I was always impressed with the wonderful relationship that Frank had with his grandsons. He was always smiling and he had such a happy personality. I am so sorry for the family’s loss.
Vincent L. Cordasco says
Frank and I coached our daughters, Amy and Valerie in softball.
He would always say to the team that we are going to learn the game, have fun and eat the most hot dogs and ice cream at the little league.
He was so pleasant. Everyone loved being around him.
Frank was a dear friend to me and my family.
To the Vadala family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Frank Dotti says
Will miss you a lot good BUDDY .
Jean creegan says
Amy,
What a beautiful and lovingly written tribute to a wonderful man. He had a great life and touched the hearts and enriched the minds of everyone he knew. We never truly lose the ones we love. Your memories and the special love that is in your heart will keep him with you forever. Please give my love to your mom and family. Sincerely,
Jean Creegan
Valerie Kenney says
Frank – I will always remember your smiling face and all of the great times we had when you and my dad coached me and Amy in softball. I loved every minute of it and it is a great memory of my life. To the Maytag man, you will be missed dearly. Rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the Vadala family.