Obituary of Frank C. Sisario

Frank C. ?Carm? Sisario, Sr., 82 years old of Lefferts Street, died Thursday at St. Peter?s Hospital in Albany. He was born October 10, 1923 in Amsterdam, a son of Frank and Sarah Donato Sisario and was a life long resident of Amsterdam. Mr. Sisario was a graduate of Amsterdam Technical High in1942. He was employed by the Greater Amsterdam School District for over 35 years retiring in 1985. Mr. Sisario worked as a carpenter in the maintenance department. He was very proud of his service to our country. Mr. Sisario was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WW2 with the 660th Topo Engineers in the European Theatre attaining the rank of PFC. He was the recipient of one star, Rhineland Campaign Ribbon, Meritorious Unit award, Good Conduct Medal and WW2 Victory Medal. Mr. Sisario served stateside with the 398 Engineer General Service Regiment and was honorably discharged on November 7, 1945. On November 7 2001 he received a special certificate and Medal from the French Government for taking part in the Normandy Invasion and for the liberation of France. He also was awarded a NYS Senate Certificate and Medal along with the NYS Senate Liberty award presented by Sen. Hugh Farley. Mr. Sisario was a communicant of St. Mary?s Roman Catholic Church, a member of K. of C. Council 209 and of Msgr. Wm Brown 4th Degree and Color Corps. He was active on the Bingo Committee and various other committees and was a Board Member of the Home Association. Mr. Sisario was a member of American Legion Post 701 and the national VFW Post 4000. He had been a member of the CSEA and AARP. Mr. Sisario married the former Lily E. Paxton August 19, 1944 at St. Bridget Church, Isleworth, England. She died September 13, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Elsie L. Stewart and her husband James of Amsterdam; two sons, Frank C. Sisario, Jr. and his significant other Pat Cionek of Amsterdam and David J. Sisario and his wife Diane of Amsterdam; six grandchildren, Mike, Amy Jo and Patrick Stewart, Marc J. Sisario, Christina M. Van Wie and Alisha Cionek; four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sisario was predeceased by his brother, Larry Sisario, and his sister, Doris Boyd. Funeral services will be held 10:15am Monday at Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed at 11:00am by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary?s Church, Amsterdam. Burial is in St. Michael?s Cemetery. The family will receive relatives on Sunday from 4-7:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Amsterdam, 246 Manny?s Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010.