New Britain, CT: Frank F. Grandone, 91, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 17th, in Arbor Rose Assisted Living, after an illness.

He leaves his devoted companion, Joanna Murphy with whom he enjoyed many happy days hiking, traveling and visiting museums; two sisters, Marilyn Kayser of Kennebunk, ME and Kathleen Lawton of Holden, MA: two nieces, Sharon Hanna and Karin Kickhaus; his five nephews, Bill Lawton, Jim and Jeff Grandone, Steve and Richard Kayser; and a sister-in-law, Sue Grandone.

Frank was predeceased by his wife, Linda (Schneider) Grandone in 1991; his close loving brother, Bill Grandone and a loving sister, Marcia Powers.

Frank was born in Southbridge, MA, the son of Frank and Elaine (Farquhar) Grandone.  He graduated from Mary E. Wells High School and went on to attend the University of Massachusetts – Amherst graduating with a degree in Business.  Frank played varsity football in both high school and college. Frank had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Army. His career started with the Armored Division in Germany. He then served as Chief of the Combat Skills division of the Department of Military Science at the Army Finance School receiving Meritorious Service Medals. Frank served with the Military Assistance Advisory Group in Addis, Ababa and Ethiopia.  He proudly served his country with two deployments to Vietnam, served two years in Japan, and served with the Armored Calvary Unit in the United States retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Upon retiring from the Army, Frank lived in Tolland, CT and worked for the State of Connecticut as a Chief of Plans and Operations for the Office of Emergency Management in Hartford, CT.

Frank will be very deeply missed by family and all who knew him.  He was the most thoughtful and caring person and always put family first.

His funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 24th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA.  Burial with military honors will follow in North Cemetery, Sturbridge, MA.  A Calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Nov. 24th, from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to the Mass.