David J Fratello, 60, of Brooklyn New York, died at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital on October 12, 2024. He was born in Bay-ridge Brooklyn in 1964 to Donald Fratello and Veronica Nicol.

He enjoyed wrestling, boxing and swimming when he was younger. As he got older he enjoyed, swimming still, cooking, fishing and overall spending time with his family & friends.

David met the love of his life, Shari Blank in October of 1992. He applied at his wife’s family business and the rest was history. Excited to start their new lives together married. David and his ex-wife, Denise started a family of their own and had Josh Fratello. David and Shari couldn’t wait to start a family of their own and had Leeanna Fratello.

David's children meant the world to him. Though he loved a lot of things, David’s favorite role was that as a grandparent. He treasured his time with his granddaughter and loved being her Grandpa, never failing to think or to call his Mia.

David is survived by Shari Blank (Wife), Leeanna Fratello (Daughter), Josh Fratello (Son) and Amilia Fratello (Granddaughter).