Obituary - Frank P Sapienza DDS

SAPIENZA - DDS. Frank P., age 86, of Saint James, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed peacefully on October 21, 2018 surrounded by family. An accomplished concert pianist, who loved Chopin, & once performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. A pioneer in Dentistry, the profession he loved. They Shall Not Be Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Air Force. Mentor to Frank, Thomas, Stephen, Patrick and Robert. A true renaissance man who always strived for excellence. Beloved husband of the late Domenica. Loving father of Nicholas (Jenny), Maria (Stephen) Scotto-Lavino, Thomas (Grace), Christine Sapienza, Frank John (Jeanmarie) and the late Anthony Joseph. Adored Grandpa of Frank Nicholas, Elena (Doug), Nicole (George), John (Sacha), Nicholas, Elizabeth (Anthony), Salvatore (Tania), Domenica (Ronald), Frank Thomas (Taylor), Joseph, Angela (Kenneth), Christine, Maria (Todd), Michael (Nora), Frank Anthony, Jonathan and the late Marianne Domenica. Cherished Big Grandpa of Hunter, Izzy, Lilly, Tessa, Anthony, Michael, Stephen, Charlotte, Thomas, Frank Joseph, Tyler, Julie, Jack, Cole, Luke and Owen. Survived by his sisters, Catherine Grillo and Erina (Robert) LoDolce. He is survived by many other family members and friends. Religious Service was celebrated at Sts. Philips & James R.C. Church, St. James, NY. Entombment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Vigliante family. Online guest book at www.branchfh.com