WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Frank L. Morale, age 83, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, December 29, 2025 at home.

Frank was born in Massachusetts on March 8, 1942, the son of the late Guiseppe L. and Santa (Puzzo) Morale. Growing up in New Britain, CT, Frank had a wide array of interests, talents and accomplishments, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Frank proudly served his country with honor and dignity as a member of their esteemed band. After his time in the service, he pursued his education at Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree that would lead him into a fulfilling career as a recruiter, most notably with Data Pros in Bloomfield. His ability to connect with others and identify talent made him a highly valued employee. Frank was known for his deep faith as a devout Catholic and was a dedicated parishioner of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including his love for saltwater fishing and expressing himself through the rhythms of jazz as a talented drummer for which he played in several bands over the years. Above all, Frank cherished his family more than anything. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May his memory be a blessing to all who had the privilege to know him.

Left to cherish and honor his memory are his nephew; Richard Marano and his wife Claire of Waterbury, his grand- nephew; Leonard Marano and his wife Lauren of Watertown and their children; Lucy and Lillian and his grand- niece; Stacie Schiaroli and her husband Joseph of Waterbury and their children Isabella and Giulia. He also leaves behind several cousins, other extended family members, and friends. Frank was predeceased by his siblings; Michael Morale and Pauline Marano and his brother-in-law; Leonard Marano.

Funeral services for Mr. Morale will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. from Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705 to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 74 West Main St Waterbury when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at the State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Lane Middletown CT . Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit with the family on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until the procession leaves for church at 9:30 a.m. To honor Frank's memory and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to his favorite charity. St Jude's Children Research Hospital, www,stjude.org.   Loving kindness only takes a moment to send a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral home website at www.caseyfunerals.com.