Lionel J. Frates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lionel J. Frates of Swansea, Massachusetts, born in Fall River, Massachusetts, who passed away on April 2, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lionel J. Frates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel M. Frates and Theresa Frates (Flores). He is survived by: his children, Joel Downing (Theresa) of Fall River, Julia Tulloch (Collin) of Fall River, Cole Downing of Fall River and Clarissa Howard of Swansea; and his siblings, Joanne Harkin (late Leonard) of Swansea, Deborah Cote (Arthur) of Swansea and Timothy Frates (Donna) of Swansea. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
