Frank Michael Lucanto
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| May 12, 1938 ~ July 23,
2011 |
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July 24, 2011 |
 Frank
Michael Lucanto, 73, passed away on July 23,
2011, at his home near Naples after a brief
illness. Private services are being held.
Frank was born on May 12, 1938, in Paterson, New
Jersey to Anthony and Mary (Munci) Lucanto. In
his youth, Frank enjoyed building gas powered
model airplanes. He was also the guitar player
in a band that included several of his childhood
friends. His love of the guitar lasted
throughout his life.
He served four years in the U.S Navy on the USS
Coral Sea and USS Benington during the Korean
War. Frank worked for the Department of
Residential and Community Youth Services in
Bergen County, New Jersey, where he fought for a
more humane and responsible way to process
troubled youths through the Juvenile Justice
System. He worked as a special education teacher
at the Speech and Language Developmental Center
in Buena Park, California. Prior to moving to
California, Frank built wooden sail boats with
his dear friend, “Pop” Castillo.
Frank was an Eagle Scout Leader in New Jersey
for many years and while in California he formed
a Boy Scout Group for many of his Special
Education youths.
He retired after a successful 40 year career in
education. He and his wife, Diana
Travers-Lucanto, whom Frank lovingly referred to
as his “Redhead," came to Naples. Frank
volunteered teaching the G.E.D. program for the
North Idaho College at the Boundary County Jail
for five years.
Frank enjoyed his retirement and spent his
leisure time solving crossword puzzles, reading
and cooking. He was an expert bass fisherman,
spending many hours at his favorite fishing
hole, McArthur Lake. He mentored many on fishing
techniques and generously supplied fishing
tackle to new anglers. Frank was also an
ordained minister.
Frank will be dearly missed by his devoted wife
Diana, daughter Diane Hanley, his faithful
canine companions’ Spuddie and Angel and all
those who loved him.
Family and friends are invited to sign Frank’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. |
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