Francis "Frank" A. Latorre, on January 5, 2022, of Bellmawr. Age 99.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Murray) Latorre. Devoted father of Catherine Kanauss and Carol Nilsen (Tom). Loving Pop of Billy Kanauss (Johanne), Frank Nilsen (Heather), Keith Kanauss, Coleen Nilsen (George Karpinski), Kevin Kanauss (Heather), and Chris Kanauss (Jen) and great grandpop of 15. Dear brother of the late Sam Latorre and Dominic Latorre. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Frank proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He participated in the D-Day Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the German Occupation. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post 9563.
There will be a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, January 9 and 8:45am to 9:45am Monday, January 10, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral Mass 10:30am Monday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr.
Interment private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's memory to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Runnemede, NJ 08078
Viewing
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Funeral Mass
Bellmawr, New Jersey 08031
To the family of Frank Latorre. My deepest condolences. I met Frank a few years ago. He would sit with me and tell me his stories/history of when he served in WW-2. Being a history buff, I was intrigued and fascinated on everything he would tell me and describe. I know he hit the beach on D-Day+ and fought numerous skirmishes to liberate freedom for our great country. He would speak about "his Halftrack with the 50-cal machine gun" he told be about the German fighter planes and him and the crew of that Halftrack scrambling and firing back shooting a few down. I actually gave him a model of "his Halftrack" he loved it. I believe he kept it with all his WW-2 memorabilia. I know he was a proud man and loved to serving his country. As he said to me..."I Did what I had to do."
It was my great honor to know him. Thank You Frank for the stories and what you did for all of us.
Mike Dinardo
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Strength and Solace Spray was purchased for the family of Francis A. Latorre by Your Kramer Beverage Family.
Carol and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing.
Please know that you are all in our prayers of comfort and peace.
With much love,
Helen and Leo
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