|
|
Return to Station Listings
|
Frank Benton Dagostino
Born: 11/6/1937
Died: 3/30/2024
Age: 86
Community: Flint, MI
|
DAGOSTINO, Frank Benton, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Frank was born on November 6, 1937, to parents Frank and Edith (Clute) Dagostino in Flint, MI. A 1956 Flint Central High School graduate, he was a top-ranked golfer and an award-winning Clarinet soloist in the Concert Band and Flint All-City Band.
While stationed in Germany in the Army, he met Francesca Paola Palmeri, and they married in Palermo on April 21, 1960, and returned to Germany. After his honorable discharge from the Army, they returned to Flint, where he attended GMI and was in the Co-Op program. He then worked as a Project Engineer for GM, retiring in 1992. Frank and Francesca had four children and enjoyed bowling together in leagues. They returned to Italy in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Frank was also an avid golfer, playing in multiple leagues for years. He also loved to play cards - particularly bridge, euchre, and cribbage.
After retiring, Frank worked as a statistician for Christina's sports teams and did minor home renovations. He also took a contract job. Frank and Francesca enjoyed visiting New Smyrna Beach, FL, to spend time with his cousin, Judy. As music enthusiasts, they were season-ticket holders at the Detroit Opera House.
Frank was predeceased by his father, mother, and baby brother Julian “Terry” Dagostino; Uncles Julio “Julie” and Jackomina “Jack” Dagostino; Aunts Maria (Maggio) Dagostino, Carmela James, Magdalena “Madeline” Saladino, Giovanna “Jennie” Stengel, and twin granddaughters Angelina and Gabriella Kafkakis.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Francesca; their children, Frank (Pam) Dagostino Jr., Monica (Bob) Goodrich, Tony (Bonnie) Dagostino, and Christina (Nick) Kafkakis; his grandchildren: Robert D. (Jill Moore) Goodrich, Michael (Alexandra Kennedy) Goodrich, Derek (Alexis) Dagostino, Ashley Dagostino, Nicholas Kafkakis, Christopher Kafkakis, Andrew Kafkakis, and Gianna Kafkakis, and 4 great-grandchildren: Rocko, Sia, Eli, and Ivy.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12Noon Friday, April 5, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, G5191 Richfield Road, Flint, Father Roy Horning officiating.
Entombment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation 4-8pm Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 11am Friday at church until the time of the Mass.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
|
Copyright © 2025 Direct Obits, LLC
| Visitation |
| Date: |
|
4/4/2024 |
| Time: |
|
4:00 PM |
| Visitation 4-8pm Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed 7pm Thursday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 11am Friday at church until the time of the Mass. |
|
|
| Funeral Service |
| Date: |
|
4/5/2024 |
| Time: |
|
12:00 PM |
| |
| Location: |
|
Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
G-5199 Richfield Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
|
| Official: |
|
Father Roy Horning |
|
Return to Station Listings
|
|
|
