Gerald Frontuto, 80, a resident of the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly of Forestville, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Bloomfield, MI on December 20, 1936, the son of the late Rocco and Violet (Haveman) Frontuto.
Mr. Frontuto was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in both the Army and Navy, receiving the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/palm. He worked as a Security Guard for Pinkerton in Dunkirk. Mr. Frontuto was a member of Sheridan VFW Memorial Post #6390 and a former member of the South Dayton American Legion Post #1593. He enjoyed watching TV westerns.
Survivors include two sisters, Betty (Joe) Lansky, Jr. of Monroe Falls, OH and Rosealie Braymiller of Fredonia; and seven brothers, Robert Frontuto of Forestville, Joseph (Helen) Frontuto of Ripley, Charles Frontuto and Peter (Carol) Frontuto, both of Jamestown, Paul (Marsha) Frontuto of Forestville, Edward (Dorothy) Frontuto of Ruskin, FL and Elmer (Pat) Frontuto of Jamestown. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, William "Buddy" Peter Frontuto and Alfred "Butch" Frontuto; a sister, Evelyn Brown; three nephews, Joseph D., Robert W. and Brian K. Frontuto; a niece, Doris Mead; and two great-nephews, Joey Kunch and Ricky Hale.
Friends are welcome to call at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00-11:00 AM, from where funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Grace Warren of the Forestville United Methodist Church officiating. Military Services will be conducted in the funeral home by members of the Dunkirk Joint Veteran's Council. Interment will follow in Forestville Cemetery.
To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
