Francis Arthur Urciuoli Sr., age 75, of Onset, formerly of Middleboro, North Easton and Stoughton, died suddenly January 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with the vicious virus Covid-19. Born on February 19, 1945 to Charles and Miriam (Keefe) Urciuoli in Stoughton, Frank grew up in Stoughton, and was a 1963 graduate of Stoughton High School. He continued his education graduating from Stonehill College in 1970 all while supporting a family. Frank worked for Cambridge Packaging Company as Controller for over 20 years before retiring in 2015. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Germany, France, Spain and Italy, and he also loved driving along the East Coast to relax in the Florida Keys for a month each year. Some of his favorite activities were hiking and biking. For many years, he participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Ride raising money in his mother's memory toward advancing for a cure.
Frank is survived by his devoted partner Annalies Zaiter of Onset, his beloved children, Lisa M. Downey and her husband Patrick of Middleboro, Francis A. Urciuoli, Jr. and his wife Sallyanne of Onset, Stacey J. Fitzgerald and her husband Michael of Sudbury, Nicole A. Battaglia and her husband Mark of Raynham, William C. Urciuoli and his wife Kristin of Norton. He was the loving grandfather of C.J. Urciuoli, Brooke and Cameron Downey, Mark and Emma Battaglia, Avery, Devin and Dylan Urciuoli. He was also the step-grandfather to Samantha, David, Joseph and Benjamin Cook, and Makinsy Fitzgerald. He leaves behind his younger brother, Joseph Urciuoli of Pocasset and his nieces, Karen Costa and Robin Urciuoli. He is also survived by his previous wife Janice Urciuoli.
He is Fondly remembered by Dan, Samir, Nadia, Leila Zaiter and was the beloved "Opa" to Antonio, Ali, Danny and Mila. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Charles "Buddy" and his nephew, Joseph. He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Private family services will be held with burial at the Agawam Cemetery, Wareham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Francis' name may be made to The Ride to End ALZ, Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452, or online donations can be made here: http://act.alz.org/goto/Frank_Urciuoli