Francis "Frank" Lisitano

Francis “Frank” Lisitano, age 76 of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday April 20 at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester.

He was born in Boston on December 7, 1948, and was the son of the late Alfio and Pauline (Gilberto) Lisitano.

Frank was the beloved husband of Shirley (Wright) Lisitano for 57 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Alan Lisitano and his wife Andrea of Middleton and Michael Lisitano of Arizona. He was predeceased by his son, Anthony Lisitano. He was the cherished grandfather of Anthony, Ava, and Alana Lisitano.

Frank was a hardworking man who was dedicated to making a better life for his family. He was the owner of Lisitano Produce, Inc in Chelsea, MA 1992 – 2020 where he enjoyed selling the finest fruits and vegetables in the business. He was the General Manager of Native Produce, Inc in Chelsea from 1980 – 1991. He was the owner of Go Bananas Retail Produce on Salem St. in Boston, MA from 1978 – 1990. He was the owner of Four Corners Market in Wakefield, MA from 1976 – 1978. He proudly owned and operated a pushcart at the Haymarket Pushcart Association on Blackstone St. in Boston, MA 1965 – 1992.

Frank was a life-long avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed his Harley-Davidson on many road trips with his wife and three sons. He had a passion for sports, especially football, baseball, and boxing. He especially enjoyed coaching his 3 sons in Wakefield Little League baseball and also contributed as a little league umpire.

Frank had a small group of close personal friends with whom he enjoyed regular lunch meetings with at the former Roadside Tavern and later 621 Tavern in Malden. Frank also had a passion for dice and enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas and Foxwoods with his wife and friends.