Francis Frietas

Francis Thomas Frietas, 76, of Attleboro, known affectionately to friends and family as “Frank,” passed away on April 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 38 years to the late Clare T. (Marchese) Frietas.

Born on November 19, 1947, in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Fontaine) Frietas.

He was a graduate of Attleboro High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management through Bryant College. He was a former employee of General Scannings in Watertown, MA serving as Vice President of Materials. Frank was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska.

Frank is survived by his brother; David Frietas and sister- in-law, Darlene Frietas and brother Gary Frietas and his wife Michelle; a nephew, Jason Frietas and wife Melissa; his two nieces, Leslie (Frietas) DaCruz and husband Nuno and Ashley (Frietas) Burgess and husband Eric; his nephew, Steve Frietas and wife Cheryl; a brother-in-law, Paul Marchese and wife Myrna; brother-in-law, John Marchese; a sister-in-law, Joan Paynter and husband Jack, sister-in-law, Diane DeSanti and husband Vincent; brother-in-law, Steven Marchese and wife Denice. As well as several other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and close friends. He was the brother of the late Cheryl Faunce and her late husband Sheldon, the late brother-in-law Peter Marchese and wife Diane and uncle of the late Ryan Frietas.

Frank was always a devoted husband to his beloved Clare of 38 years until her passing in 2021. Frank was always there to lend advice, or a helping hand, and much love to anyone in the family or friends that sought his input. He was the oldest of 4 siblings and always kept family first throughout his entire life. He will be sadly missed by many.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 9:30am at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Francis will be laid to rest at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Avenue, Bourne, Massachusetts, at 1:15pm.

Services are under the care of Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Disabled American Veterans, on line at https://help.dav.org/

The family would like to thank the staff at Beacon Hospice and the Life Care Center of Attleboro for the outstanding care they received.

We invite all who knew and loved Francis to keep his memory alive by sharing stories, photos, and moments of him on his memorial page. His thoughtful nature, steadfast loyalty, and unwavering support will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.