Obituary of Frank B. DiCarlo

Frank B. DiCarlo, 93 of Valley Stream, N.Y. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28th 2017 in his home. As one of the "Greatest Generation", Frank volunteered and served in the Army Air Force and the U.S. Army from October 13, 1942 through November 5, 1945 when he was honorably discharged. During his service he spent nearly 300 days in front line combat serving in Company G of the 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division which helped relieve the 101st Airborne trapped in Bastogne, Belgium. Frank was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. His regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. On May 8th, 2012 Frank was awarded the French Legion of Honour- Chevalier (Knight) at a presentation ceremony at West Point Military Academy. The 35th Infantry Division suffered more than 200% casualties, killed and wounded during the war; Frank was one of the lucky few. He returned home to Brooklyn, New York and became a skilled glazier installing windows in many iconic New York City Skyscrapers including the World Trade Center. He met his future wife Antoinette ("Terri") Basil, in 1950, moved to Valley Stream, where they raised 6 children. He owned and operated his own successful glass business. After retiring, Frank volunteered his time at local soup kitchens, hospitals and was very active in the Valley Stream Civilian Patrol. He is survived by his six children, Thomas (Donna) of Manhasset, NY. Connie (Roger) of Whangarei, New Zealand, Jeanne of NY, NY, Louis (Linda) of Valley Stream, NY, Francis of Hermosa Beach, Ca., and Mary (Gary) of Valley Stream, NY.; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild; his brother Vincent (Dorothy). He will be remembered with his lifetime of adventures, fun times and jokes.