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Birth:          11 Feb 1928 Bloomfield, N.J.
Death:          21 Mar 2005 Durham, N.C.
Burial:         29 Mar 2005 Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, Raleigh, N.C.

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1986 book
pub rec on ancestry 1111 Nichols Farm Dr., Durham, N.C.
News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Sunday, March 27, 2005
Deceased Name: Roland A. Frate
DURHAM -- Roland A. Frate, age 77, died Monday afternoon, March 21, in Durham. 
He was born February 11, 1928 in Bloomfield, NJ to the late Michael and Rosalie 
Dispenza Frate. 

Roland was a devout Christian and involved member of the Knights of Columbus who 
donated his time and talents when he was a parishioner at St. Pius Catholic Church in 
Conyers, GA. He and his loving wife of 52 years, Louise, moved to Durham last year to 
be near their family. 

Roland honorably served his country while stationed in the U.S. Army during World 
War II. His career as a chemical engineer spanned 33 years while living in Charlotte, 
NC; Covington, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Conyers, GA. Although strong willed in nature, 
Roland was a loving husband, father and great-grandfather who thoroughly enjoyed 
the game of golf. In his spare time, Roland meticulously organized his supply of light 
bulbs which provided his family with many humorous stories. 

Surviving are his wife, Louise Frate of Durham; his children, Christine Hester and 
husband, James of Garner, NC; Michael R. Frate and wife, Susan of Durham; Mary F. 
Latta and husband, Wally, also of Durham; two brothers, Dion Frate and wife, Emily of 
Fairfield Glade, TN; Gino Frate and wife, Mary of Rahway, NJ; four grandchildren, 
Diana and Benjamin Curtis, Anna Frate and Lindsie Latta; and one great-grandchild, 
Hunter Tingen. 

Roland was preceded in death by his son, Philip V. Frate, and his brother, Victor 
Frate. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be offered 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, from St. 
Matthew Catholic Church. Father John G. Parish will preside. Burial with military 
honors will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. 

Friends may visit Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at HallWynne Funeral Home. 

Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus, c/o 
St. Pius Catholic Church, 2621 Highway 205 S.E., Conyers, GA 30013. 

E-mail condolences may be sent to info@@hallwynne.com Edition: Final
Page: B8

Mecklenburg Co NC Birth Idx on ancestry (birth of dtr Mary)
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Parents
FRATE Michael ()
DISPENZA Rosalie ()

Siblings
FRATE Roland Alphonse (11 Feb 1928 - 21 Mar 2005)

Marriage To ROSSI Louise Bruna (14 Sep 1929 - 28 Nov 2020)
    m. 7 Feb 1953 N.J.

Notes

Parents
ROSSI Michele Domenico (Michael Dominic) (9 Sep 1898 - 24 Nov 1984)
CONTI Anna (16 Jul 1904 - 31 Mar 1984)

Children by ROSSI Louise Bruna 14 Sep 1929 - 28 Nov 2020
FRATE Christine ()
FRATE Michael Roland ()
FRATE Philip Victor (12 Feb 1960 - 9 Nov 1984)
FRATE Mary Louise ()

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