Frank D. Tedesco, Jr., 34, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Frank D. and Rose (Miller) Tedesco of Niagara Falls, NY.

Frank attended St. Joseph Collegiate Institute in Buffalo and at the age of fourteen he moved to Niagara Falls, NY with his family where he attended and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School. He also attended Niagara County Community College. Frank had a love for hockey and participated in many area leagues including the North Buffalo Thunder Cats, Wheatfield Blades, as well as floor hockey at Cruisers Sports Bar and Complex where he was a part of several championship teams. He was also a passionate golfer who especially loved golfing with his father and brothers.

In addition to his parents, Frank is survived by his three siblings, Joseph (Jessica) Tedesco of Burdett, NY; Kristy (Christopher) Lumley of Royal Oak, MI, Thomas (Ashley) Tedesco of Niagara Falls, NY and his girlfriend Nicole Opalinski. Frank was the grandson of Pauline (late John) Tedesco of Buffalo, NY, the late Paul and late Mary Elizabeth Miller of Bethel Park, PA, the beloved uncle of, Arianna Smith, Isabella Haight, Sofia Elizabeth Tedesco and Tyler Thomas Tedesco. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 – 8 p.m. at the
M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 31st at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 85 Dakota St. Buffalo, NY with Rev. Joseph Wolf officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Frank D. Tedesco, Jr. Memorial Fund 1570 Benjamin Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14304,where monies will be used for families of terminally ill children.