Frank Anthony Artusa

Frank Artusa passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, in Johns Creek, Georgia on February 17, 2018 at the age of 87 years old. Frank was born on May 2, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to, Dominique and Mildred Artusa. He graduated from Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in 1952. Frank married Rosemarie Lauria at the Holy Family Catholic Church, in Brooklyn, NY on November 28, 1953. Their first son was born a couple years later in 1955. Frank and Rosemarie Artusa chose to move their family to the Philadelphia area where they had three more children and Frank continued working as a mechanical engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. In 1983, Westinghouse relocated to the Orlando, Florida area where Frank continued for another twelve years, until he retired in 1995. Being the dedicated man that he was, after retirement, Frank continued as a consultant for Siemens Westinghouse. He had a strong sense of responsibility and was a hard worker. Frank was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his family camping and traveling. He also loved being outdoors and working in his yard. Frank was a dedicated Catholic and was very proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus at Annunciation Catholic Church. Frank is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his three children, Mary, Jane and Frank, eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dominique and Mildred; his son, Steven; and his grandson, Jason.

Visitation will be at 9:30am followed by a mass funeral service for Frank at 10am on February 26th, 2018 at the Annunciation Catholic Church located at 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, Florida. Frank will be laid to rest at the Oaklawn Park Cemetery, 5000 Country Road 46A, Sanford, Florida 32771

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=458530.