Francesco "Frank" Boncaldo

September 27, 1932 - April 23, 2024

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Obituary for Francesco "Frank" Boncaldo

Francesco “Frank” Boncaldo, age 91, a longtime resident of Braintree, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, in the comfort of his loving family.

Francesco was born in Rodi Milici, Messina, Sicily, to the late Bartolo and Rosa (Cappellano) Boncaldo. He immigrated to the United States in January of 1959, arriving in Quincy, where he lived for twelve years before moving to Braintree fifty-three years ago.

Frank was a well-known barber and co-owner of Designer Hair Company by South Shore Barber in Quincy for over fifty years. He was also active throughout the South Shore as a real estate proprietor and manager for the same period.

He was an avid gardener and together with his wife and family enjoyed traveling, with trips to Italy, Florida, Aruba, and Europe.

Frank relished his Italian heritage and spending time with his family and friends. Devoted to his family, he especially loved his cherished grandchildren and supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for sixty-six years of Carmela “Nina” (Parlavecchio) Boncaldo.

Devoted father of Bartolo “Bart” Boncaldo and his wife Catherine of Braintree, Joseph Boncaldo and his wife Diana of Braintree, and Frank C. Boncaldo and his wife Stacy of Holbrook.

Loving Nonno of Michael, Nicholas, Catrina, Massimo, Dante, Bianca, Francesco, Sofia, Olivia, and Dario.

One of four siblings, Frank was the dear brother of Filippo Boncaldo, his wife Rosaria and his late wife Josephine of Braintree, Joseph Salvatore Boncaldo of Braintree and his late wife Tindara, the late Giovanni Boncaldo and his surviving wife Maria of Rodi Milici, Messina, Sicily.

Dear brother-in-law of the late Antonino “Tony” Parlavecchio and his surviving wife Maria of Braintree.

Frank is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Clare, 1244 Liberty Street, Braintree, on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton, on Tuesday, April 30, from 4 – 7 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Services

30 Apr

Visitation

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
1 May

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Church of Saint Clare 1244 Liberty Street Braintree, MA 02184 Get Directions »
1 May

Interment

11:00 AM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West Street Braintree, MA 02184 Get Directions »
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  • May 03, 2024

    Very sad to hear of Franks passing. My father worked next door at Granite City Hardware for many years. As a teenager I remember Frank coming into the store. In recent years he would pull up in his Durango to our shop to have locks worked on from his apartments. Everyone in the shop enjoyed his company. Always a kind happy man, he will be missed. God Bless

  • May 01, 2024

    My prayers, thoughts and best to the Boncaldo Family. Frank cut my hair for many years. Always a pleasure to talk with Frank. He was a fine gentleman. May his soul rest in peace and God bless. - Earl Gingras

  • May 01, 2024

    Dear Boncaldo Family, I hope this message finds you surrounded by love and support during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Frank. As one of his tenants, I had the privilege of knowing him not just as a landlord, but as a friend. Mr. Frank was an exceptional individual who embodied hard work, kindness, and humility. He always went out of his way to help, whether it was promptly addressing any concerns I had or taking the time to play with my 3-year-old son, whom he fondly referred to as his friend. His youthful spirit and zest for life were truly remarkable. Despite being 91 years old, he had an energy and vitality that was infectious. I will forever cherish the memories of our interactions and the valuable lessons he imparted. May his soul rest in peace, knowing that he touched the lives of so many, including mine. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of compassion and generosity will live on. With heartfelt sympathy, Patricia Fortes

  • April 29, 2024

    Frank was such a kind, caring gentleman. He will be sorely missed. Heaven has another angel. God bless him.

  • April 29, 2024

    We were so sad to hear of Mr. Frank' s passing. He has been a part of our lives for many years starting with me and then our children and then our grandchildren. We now have a great grandchild and are sad that he will not have the privilege of knowing Mr. Frank He was already missed when he retired but will be remembered as the happy and kind man doing what he loved best, making us all look good. Our prayers are with the entire family at this time many who we have known for years. Rest in peace Mr. Frank. John & Sally Welch

  • April 27, 2024

    I first went to Frank in 1964 when I was still in high school. Meeting Frank and then Tony was like discovering extended members of my own family who were also of Sicilian decent. I believe my brother Stephen being older and driving discovered Frank and Tony and we initially would go together. When my brother moved to Pennsylvania after medical school there wasn't a time when Frank didn't asked first about my brother and when my brother passed during Covid we grieved together. When Frank retired and then Tony passed there was and still is an empty space in my life that comes close to losing an actual family member. My condolences to the Boncaldo family who should be consoled that Frank was loved and respected by all who knew him. May he Rest in God's Eternal Peace and as the Old Testament prayer goes upon the passing of a loved one, " when you think of your loved one Frank may his memory be a blessing."

  • April 26, 2024

    A long life too short. Frank cut my hair since 1964 when I was in high school. I watched both Frank and Tony's business grow during those years. When Frank retired and then Tony passed there was and still is an empty spot in my life. They were like family. There wasn't a time when Frank cut my hair that he didn't first ask about my brother Stephen who had moved to Pennsylvania after medical school. My brother and I started to go to Frank together. As my older brother he probably discovered Frank and Tony before I did. And when I lost my brother during Covid we grieved together. My condolences to the Boncaldo family who I trust are consoled by their faith and the knowledge that Frank was loved and respected by all who knew him. May he Rest in God's Eternal Peace and as the Old Testament prayer states, ' When you think of Frank may his memory be a Blessing.' Paul Yovino Braintree

  • April 26, 2024

    Frank was our landlord on South Street in Quincy. He was a great person who cared about his tenants; would fix things in the building and once restored heat during a cold snowy night at 3am. A true gentleman, will be misssed by all.

  • April 26, 2024

    Frank cut my hair from the day I was born in 1961-1985. Tony cut my father's hair (Stanley Sorkin) for close to 45 years. Tony also cut my brother's hair. Frank was a true gentleman. I paid him a visit after many years of not seeing him in 2019. And of course, I sat in the chair and got a haircut. My entire family knew Frank-we will miss him. -Steve Sorkin

  • April 26, 2024

    My prayers and thoughts are with The Boncaldo Family. It was always a pleasure to either see Frank or speak to him on the phone. I will miss these. He was a gentleman in the true sense of the word.

  • April 25, 2024

    Frank cut my son's hair at Designer for years. He was always the perfectionist to be sure the haircut was done right. We always enjoyed the stories he used to tell. We will always remember him as the ultimate gentleman. Rest in peace, Frank.