October 20, 2023 update - uh, no, those numbers did not work. But I'll keep trying. I miss you Dad.
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Frank Marotta Sr., 72, born on October 20, 1940 and passed away on September 15, 2013. We will remember him forever.
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Leave a tributeOctober 20, 2023 update - uh, no, those numbers did not work. But I'll keep trying. I miss you Dad.
Today has been particularly difficult for me for some reason. But I know you are in a better place and I truly cherish the times we have had together over the years together. Thank you for being a constant memory in my life and I love you beyond what words could say.
Xoxo
-Kayleigh
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 1940
US date format: 10/20/1940, UK date format: 20/10/1940
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on October 20, 1940). The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include André Santini and Claudio Pieri. Christmas in July, directed by Preston Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1940. On TV, people were watching Gabby.
I know that you are in a better place and are no longer in any pain. Waiting for the day we actually get to see each other again.
My fondest memory is I was punished for something and couldn't see the movie Willy Wonka. I so wanted to see that movie. I still haven't seen it, but you told me something very important...That no matter what, you loved me. That meant more than anything. I guess seeing that movie just wasn't as important as I had thought.
I'm also remember when you put us to work cleaning up behind the motel. Definitely kept us out of trouble and taught us a great work ethic.
Miss you lots and love you more than words can say.
After working so hard and raising fore children, he finally found peace in Palm Springs. I'm just so sorry he didn't stay well to have more of it. He just loved being there.
I so sorry that It took so much time for me to see things so clearly. I was just to busy back then. In this life you can never stop moving forward. However he finally broke through, and so have I. Every late, but it was worth the struggle.
God bless you Frank Jr., for picking up the ball and doing the right thing(s) for your dad.
Uncle William
My love to my nephews and nieces who loved and cared for him through his terrible decline. God bless brother Frank, and thank you again for all you did for you family, your mother, sister, niece, and nephew. May you receive your rewards in Heaven.
It's been two years of on and off memories, so I guess you are never be gone for long. And I now know you will be with us until we are all gone.
I looked at my tribute from last year, and I felt like I got it right. This year is another opportunity to think about the struggle that you and Joan endured from the craziness of love, to building a family mostly on share will, mostly on hard work, never looking back, never expecting a favor, and always thinking about moving forward, even when falling back.
Be proud of your children Brother Frank, thanks to you they had a better foundation then you did, and they continue on a firm path.
And, especially to Frank Jr. for taking the time to give all of us an opportunity to say thank you.
And a special thanks from, mom, Millie, and her kids,
God bless you Brother Bill
Hi Brother Frank- I sure miss ya; the more time that goes by; the more I think about you and the opportunitues that were missed. The more I regret not spending more time with you. Not finding the time to find a better way for us to do more together.
I've been remembering how you encouraged me to move on after you returned from the Marines. How you saw the difference between New Jersey and North Carolina. I remember now, how hard you and Joan worked doing the hard times. How much you helped Joan with the kids at home. A real father. Your trips across country to find a better place.
Then Michigan where you raised you family away from the crazyness of the big cities. How you did your best to help your mom, sister and her children get to Michigan. How you wanted and always believed the family should be together. And the Black Swans that put you on the ropes, but you never gave up. The time that I never found back than to think about your life; I now find that time. There are no perfect people, so I forgive us, and I miss and love you very much.
And thank you Frank jr.; it's time to reflect. Let's never forget Frank Senior and Joan. Picture their lives and understand the respect they have earned. Frank Senior's brothe your Uncle Bill
My love to all
Leave a Tribute
October 20, 2023 update - uh, no, those numbers did not work. But I'll keep trying. I miss you Dad.
Today has been particularly difficult for me for some reason. But I know you are in a better place and I truly cherish the times we have had together over the years together. Thank you for being a constant memory in my life and I love you beyond what words could say.
Xoxo
-Kayleigh
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 1940
US date format: 10/20/1940, UK date format: 20/10/1940
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on October 20, 1940). The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative), Pope Pius XII was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include André Santini and Claudio Pieri. Christmas in July, directed by Preston Sturges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1940. On TV, people were watching Gabby.
writing
When grandpa was living with me I would write all the time and he was always interested in knowing what I was writing. It was for musical purposes. The one inparticular that I spent the most time on was untitled at the time but had to do with loss of a loved one (for me) and it was unfinished when he moved to Texas. I wanted him to see it when it was finished, and I had planned on singing it to him if I saw him again. I didn't get that chance but I thought I would share it here now for everyone else to see.
If You're Listening Up There
There's a dream that echoes loudly in my head
And it rearranges memories, as I fade away in bed
Somewhere tangled up in time
the hidden corner of my mind
What is this behind my eyes
Some kind of life outside this time....
There's a need that weighs so heavy on my heart
And it's crying out inside
for the one who played the part
and though I know you can't be here with me
you're still the baggage holding onto me inside
...and if you're listening up there
why don't you press rewind...
They always say in time the pain will go away
but they were wrong because for me the hurt
became another kind of pain...always a million ways to need you still today...
Now the need still lingers on time after time
hiding out somewhere inside, until I start to fall apart
And then the angry me inside
never allowed to ask you why
Were we supposed to just get by
with all these questions left behind
Now I'm not saying that I don't love my life
but the day you died was the knife inside my heart...hmmm
...and it was there you see, where the pain would leave this mark
Inside I know you can't be here with me
Still you're the baggage holding onto me inside
...and if you're listening up there
why don't you press rewind...
Besides my own kids and husband I'm not sure anyone has seen this or heard it yet...I think I may have even made a few minor changes but ultimately this is it...I am sure somewhere out there grandpa has heard it already...
I love you all<3