Frank R. D'Apolito

Boardman – Frank R. D’Apolito, 97, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side. 

Frank was born August 12, 1928, on the South Side of Youngstown, the son of Lumeno and Filomena (Martoriello) D’Apolito. He graduated from South High School.

Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in the Mediterranean and North Africa. He worked as transportation supervisor for the Leonard Kirtz School.

He met Catherine S. D’Apolito (Modarelli) in 1950 at Avon Oaks Ballroom, and they were married on November 29, 1952. They were married for 72 years before her passing in February 2025.

Frank will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends and family, and outings to the casino. He was an active participant in local veteran and Italian American organizations. Frank’s sense of humor, generosity, and intelligence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves behind his children, Phyllis (Joseph) Messuri, Frank (Valerie) D’Apolito, Anthony D’Apolito, and David D’Apolito; his grandchildren, Kristin (Jacob), Samantha (Daniel), Mark (Julie), Joseph (Beth), Alli, Christopher (fiancée Stephanie), and Gianna (Ritvik); and his great-grandchildren, Viviana, Cayden, Callen, Carmen, Norah, and Andi; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; his brothers, Tony, John, and Andrew; and his sister, Carmella.

Friends and family may pay their respects to Frank on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and Monday, April 13, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Stephen Zeigler at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, St. Charles Campus, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. 

Frank’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. John Gianetti and his medical assistant Laura; the team at Fresenius Kidney Care Cornersburg; his physical therapist, Patrick; and Ed and Diane Reese and the staff at The Inn at Ironwood for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all donations be sent in Frank’s name to St. Vincent de Paul Society through St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

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