| Date of Birth | February 7, 1950 |
| Passed Away | July 16, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Time | Private Service |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
ORLAND “FRUNG” FRUNGILLO
HORNELL-Orland “Frung” Frungillo, 58, of 60 ½ Bennett St., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning (July 16, 2008) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath.
Born in Bath on Feb. 7, 1950, he was a son of Orland Frungillo, who predeceased him on Nov. 26, 1993 and Neola Swain Frungillo, who survives. Besides his father, he was also predeceased by his sister Dora A. “Dino” Frungillo Amidon on Nov. 5, 2005.
A life long resident of Hornell, Frung was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1969. He proudly served with the Security Police Squad of the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam from 1970 to his honorable discharge in 1974 as a sergeant. He was the recipient of the National Defense Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
He was an excellent and gifted cook who was employed for 10 years as the head chef and the former Johnny’s Ristorante on the Broadway Mall in Hornell. For the past 22 years he was employed by the Hornell City School District as a custodian at the Hornell High School, retiring this past March.
Frung was a long time member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 and the Cpl. J.J. Mooney VFW Post No. 2250 in Hornell as well as the Hornell Association. A life long Buffalo Bills fan, he enjoyed playing softball and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a unique, clever and dry sense of humor as well as a great memory. Most of all he will be remembered for being a devoted Dad to his son, Tony and his daughter Maria, and was her number one fan in all of her sporting events.
His family includes his mother, Neola of Hornell; his daughter, Maria (Ryan) Frungillo-French of Rochester; his son, Tony Frungillo of Hornell; his three brothers, John (Margie) Frungillo and Jerry Frungillo all of Hornell and Michael Frungillo of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla.; his sister, Patty Frungillo of Hornell; also his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
To honor his wishes there will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Friends are welcomed to meet his family at 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Bath National Cemetery where committal services and interment will be held with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Gathering Place, 71 Church Street Court, Hornell, NY 14843.
our deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a great man and a pleasure to know and work with for many years. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him God bless all of you today and always.
My children and I are saddened by the passing of “Fung”. Many teachers and students look forward to the end of the school day. For us in the Irving Wing and particularly the DeMarcos in Room 143, the learning and fun was just beginning. Each day we saw him, Fung had a smile, a laugh, and stories to share with us. He was supposed to brighten the room, instead he brightened our spirits.
He was a special soul and we miss him dearly. Maria, Ryan, Tony… you are in our prayers.
Extending our deepest Sympathy, more sympathy is with you now than words alone can say, for those who share your friendship share your recent loss as well. As someone once said to me, a long time ago when I lost a loved one: Would you walk through a field of wild flowers and pick a up a dead flower…..well no you wouldn’t and neither would God. I guess you will have to make your own assumtion as to what that says for us who are still here.
Frungillio Family:
Im so sorry to hear the passing of Orlando. Everytime I would see him at school he would always have a smile on his face and was always so nice to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this most difficult time. Take care. Sarah Horton(Vogt)
Dear Tony, Maria, and Ryan,
We are deeply saddened to here of the passing of your father. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Since your Dad retired in the spring things haven’t been the same at the High School-especially in the Irving wing. Someone else may clean my room, but it just isn’t the same. It felt strange and foreign to have someone else do “Frung’s job.” I miss his wit and wry sense of humor. He looked after Nik, Colby and Zach like they were his own children-letting them in my room if I locked them out, and knowing where they were headed when I had no clue! And I can’t begin to add up the after school conversations we had that covered such a wide range of topics. From the weather forcast to cooking meatballs, from the latest school “gossip” to the status of my latest team’s struggles or successes, and from politics to grammar questions, we were never at a loss for something to talk about. Of course, he was always ready to share the latest news about his children and their accomplishments. Tony, Maria, and Ryan, your Dad was so proud of you all. Just the mentioning of your names seemed to put a smile on his face. But possibly his greatest gift was that no matter what type of day I had, he always left me with a smile on MY face. In over ten years of teaching, coaching three sports a year, Summer School sessions, the Summer Track program, our involvement in musicals and plays, a little late night grading or prep work, and all of the boys’ extracurricular activities-we certainly saw a great deal of each other. His first words to me were always, “Mike, what are you doing here!” Of course, he always knew the answer. Often he would volunteer to leave a cot in the back of my room for me. But sooner or later I would be ready to leave and then the same words would always echo down the hallway, “Goodnight, Frung!” I do, and will, miss saying those words, and we all here in the Irving wing of HHS (and my family) truly miss your Dad.
With our sincerest sympathies,
Mike, Sherry, Zach, Colby, and Nik DeGaetano
John,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. It doesn’t seem right that the younger siblings go first but God works in strange ways.
Frung was always a welcome site with a big “Hello Rip” as I entered the school many evenings. I missed seeing him after he retired. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. May peace be with you and always remember the good times and smile. Best Wishes
John, Margie and your Family Members. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is difficult to understand why such a young man was taken so early. I pray you will be comforted by your loving memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria and Tony,
I just heard about this. I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot adequately explain the sadness I feel for you. Maria, things look up, it just takes time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Joe Bassage
Iam Lori Frungillo. Sorry to hear about this! Please feel free to email me at lori51466@aol.com
Please accept my condolances to Fung (well remembered) Please give my email address for correspondence: lori 51466@aol.com