Frank Joseph Cotrona

September 23, 1926 - November 25, 2017

Cohoes NY, Frank Joseph Cotrona, 91, of Cohoes. N.Y. passed away on November 25, 2017. Frank was born in Troy, NY, to Rocco and Mary (Centanni) Cotrona on September 23, 1926. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy. Frank married Dorothy (Dwyer) on November 27, 1946 in Troy. N.Y., after being childhood friends and high school sweethearts. He served in the U .S. Army during WW II, and later had a career in sales. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He was a Yankee fanatic, who later became an avid Braves fan. Frank was preceded in death by his wife. Dorothy, his brother Louis Cotrona and his grandson, Patrick Cotrona. He is survived by his four children; Michael Cotrona of Wynantskill, N.Y.; Frank Cotrona and wife Paulette (Rancourt) of Peachtree City. Ga.; Marianne Manolcff and husband Tom of Schuylerville, N.Y.; David Cotrona and wife Anne (Simons) of Jay N.Y.; his sisters Rose Bonelii and husband Louis; and Grace Corina; 11 of his grandchildren: Richard Cotrona of Latham N.Y.; Katrina (Garrett) Lish and husband Rob of Steamboat Springs, Co.; Joseph Garrett and wife Cindy (Aiardo) of Land o' Lakes, FL.; Kristen Cotrona of Wynantskill, N.Y.; Kate Krumm (Cotrona) and husband Gregory of Broomfield. Co.; Joshua Cotrona and wife Betsy (Hawitt) of Albany, N.Y; Allyson Garrett of Albany, N.Y.; Karen Annis (Cotrona) of Newnan, Ga.; Christian Manoleff of Troy, N.Y.,: Kyle Manoleff and wife Moriah (Perlot) of Norfolk, Va.; Sierra Cotrona of Jay, N.Y.; two great-grandchildren Gabriella Krumm of Broomfield, Co.; and Ava Annis of Newnan, Ga.: and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are 10am-11 am with a prayer service at 11:00, Friday, December 8th, at the Marra Funeral Home, Cohoes, followed by a burial service at Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, at 12:30 SHARP. Friends and family are invited to a reception at 2:00 on Saturday, the 9th at 2 Donna Way, Troy.