Frank Joseph Mancuso Sr.
Frank Joseph Mancuso Sr.
Frank Joseph Mancuso Sr., 59, of La Porte, IN, formerly of Fredonia, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Hanover, NY, on Jan. 17, 1966, the son of the late Gillis and Shirley (Austin) Mancuso Jr.
Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army and was self-employed as an owner/operator at F&L Trucking, Inc. (Frank and LeeRoy). He will be fondly remembered by his family for having a master’s degree at life!
Family was Frank’s No. 1 priority. He strived to always make everyone around him feel welcomed and comfortable. Frank was a true, “gentle giant” and dearly loved his family.
Survivors include his children, Joshua (Tiffany) Mancuso of Dewittville, Derick (Allie) Nesvold of New Carlisle, IN, Frank Mancuso Jr. of South Bend, IN, Sam (Josh) Wozniak of La Porte, IN, and Zach (Jannae) Mancuso of Medaryville, IN; sisters Deborah Thomas of Buffalo, LouAnne (Dr. Paul) Lundgren of Lebanon, NH, April (Robert) Smith of Silver Creek, Danita (Bruce) Harrison of North Tonawanda, Tammy Rettig of South Dayton, and Juli Mancuso of Locust Grove, VA; brothers Rev. Dennis Mancuso of Franklinville and Anthony (Gina) Mancuso of Geneseo. Also surviving are his best friend and love of his life Tracy L. Layton of La Porte, IN; 11grandchildren Jonathon, Josephine, Wynton, Rohen, Cooper, Colton, Walden, Theodore, Delilah, Jameson and Scarlet, as well as numerous nieces andnephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Gillis Joseph Mancuso III, and a grandson Caden Mancuso.
Friends may call at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN on Thursday morning, June 19, 2025, from 10 am-1 pm, from where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 pmwith Rev. Dennis Mancuso, brother of the deceased, officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery, La Port, IN with Military Honors.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care- Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Local arrangements are by Riles andWoolley Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.comor https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.