Francis "Frank" Joseph Dattilo, Jr. Obituary (1936

Mr. Frank J. Dattilo, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:44 a.m. at River Terrace Health Campus, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith. Born on August 16, 1936 to the late Frank and Ethel Dattilo, Frank was raised with strong family values that shaped the man he would become -- a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Frank graduated from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky with a degree in accounting. He went on to work as an industrial accountant at Rex Chainbelt, where he remained until his retirement. He was known for his work ethic and integrity in all he did. He was a man of deep spiritual conviction and a faithful member of North Madison Church of Christ, where his quiet strength and sincere faith were an example to many. Frank was passionate about sports, especially cheering for the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, and IU basketball. He remained active throughout his life, committed to fitness and strength training well into his later years. He was a beloved mentor to many young people, especially through youth baseball, where his guidance and encouragement left a lasting impression. His quick sense of humor, kindness, and generous spirit made him a friend to all who knew him. More than anything, Frank loved his family deeply. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know him. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Frank will be missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Vera Joan "Joanie" Wheeler Dattilo of Madison, Indiana; his sons, Jason Dattilo and his wife, Kris of Auburn, Alabama, John F. Dattilo of Indianapolis, Indiana; his daughter, Julie Sage and her husband, Kevin of Indianapolis, Indiana; his grandchildren, Isaac "Juno", Ethan, Averi, Jeremy, Daniel, and Joseph; his great-grandchildren, Addie, Katie, Charlie, Ryker, Hazel, Violet, Alek, Mila, and Evalina; his sisters, Marina Cooke of Madison, Indiana, Jeanie Martin of Madison, Indiana; his brother, John Dattilo and his wife, Norita of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Dattilo, Sr., died January 7, 2000, his mother, Ethel Howard Dattilo, June 20, 1995, his son, Frank Joseph Dattilo, III, died July 27, 1991, his brothers, Fred Dattilo, died December 14, 2005 and Mike Dattilo, died August 17, 2001, his sister, Patricia Meeks, died November 27, 2021, brothers-in-law, Charles "B.C." Cooke, died October 24, 2017, David Meeks, died August 26, 2018, his sisters-in-law, Patty Dattilo, died November 15, 1987 and Jan Copeland died August 8, 2011. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., by Gospel Preacher Zach Birkner at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. Entombment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 9306 North US 421 in Madison, Indiana VISITATION Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to North Madison Church of Christ or the Molly Dattilo Scholarship Fund. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Francis "Frank" Joseph Dattilo, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.