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This memorial website was created in memory of my beloved husband, Frank M. Condatore (a.k.a. Frankie Condon) who was born in the District of Columbia on April 01, 1925 to Filomena (Capone) and Salvatore Condatore. Frank passed away on October 06, 2005 at the age of 80. We will remember him forever with love. His wonderful laugh and sense of humor will be missed.
Frank was a true friend, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was a man with many interests and talents. As a young man, Frank loved to ride horses, he became a pilot, he was a chef and restauranteur, he was a carpenter and builder, but most of all he was a wonderful talented musician who was happiest when he was sharing his musical talent, his gift from God. Although he worked in real estate, had his own construction company for many years and owned several restaurants, his true love was music. The Frankie Condon Orchestra was formed in 1946 and although it was disbanded for awhile, Frank needed the music in his life to feel complete. He reorganized the band in the 1969.
Frank was married to Gloria Caruso from 1949 to 1990. Frank met his wife Jackie in 1992 and they were married in 2003. From 1992 until Frank passed away, Jackie was his partner and best friend. They worked together at the Olney House Inn which they sold in 1997and Jackie helped Frank manage the band.
Frank's daughters (Kathy and Anita), grandsons (Brian, Keith and David) and great-grandchildren (Jacob, Alexander, Roman and Abigail) were his heart. He felt a special bond to his grandsons wives (Robin, Sherri and Veena).
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Click here to see Frank Condatore's Family Tree |
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If Tears Could Build a Stairway / Jacqueline C. Condatore (Wife)
If tears could build a stariway
and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you,<...
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Your music makes my heart sing / Louise George (Carchedi) (niece)
Uncle Frank introduced me the the wonderful experience of big band music. I loved it so much, that I hired the band for my 40th birthday party.
This inspired many of my friends to take dance lessons, because they saw how much fun the dancers...
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My Daddy / Anita Condatore Besmen (Always his little girl )
In the stillness of my heart I reflect to seethose precious moments shared by you and me.Do you recall that day so many years agowhen you took me for my first experience with horsesand tally ho!I was so excited, I knew that I could be,a fantastic r...
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Thank you Frankie / Lennie Cujé (friend)
In the name of the Washington Jazz community and in behalf of all the young musicians that got their start, or the older ones that got their restart at “Frankie’s” I want to thank Frank and will always remember him for the many wonderful times we hav...
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Camping wirh Frank / Albert Carchedi (Brother in law )
I have known Frank for close to 60 years. I have worked with him, dined with him, cooked with him, and have experienced many things with him. I thought I knew everything about him. However, after all of these years, I just discovered...
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Uncle Frank / Toni Cox (Niece (carchedi) ) Read >> |
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Fond Memories / Robin Roberson (Grandaughter-in-law) Read >> |
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| Frank's Photo Album |
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| Frankie's Christening (Filomena holding Frank, Salvatore standing to her left) |
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