Frank P. Lacatena Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Frank P. Lacatena Jr. of Utica, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 1, 2026 at the age of 83. Frank touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Paul and Viola "Violet" Lacatena (Szwan); his son Frank P. Lacatena III; his sisters, Doris "Jeannie" Tebsherany and Elaine Dubray; his aunt Lucia Lacatena; and his friends, Joe Longo and Jim Altamauro.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Murawski (Murawski); his daughter Lisa Saladino; his sisters, Ann Marie Puleo and Cheryl Pacione; his granddaughter Carmela Ortiz (Vincent); his nieces and nephews, Valerie Valletto (John), Frank Puleo Jr., Terri Puleo-Donato (Frank), Joe Tebsherany, Vincent Pacione and Valeri Anzellotti (Cesidio); his great-nephew Antonio Anzellotti; his friends, Concetto and Del Mazza; and his close friends, David, Marie Tata, Dunkin Donut, Michelle Gulla, Frank and Carol Putruele.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. (https://hospicecareinc.org) and Rover's Do Over (https://www.roversdoover.com).
