Francesco "Frank" Curto

Francesco “Frank” Curto, 87, of Palmer Twp., PA passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. Born on July 7, 1939 in Sommatino, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Crocifissa (Volpe) Curto.

He graduated from Easton Area High School and was employed as the head industrial mechanic for Taylor-Wharton. He was a business man and owned many businesses throughout the years. He was proud to be with his children daily at Curto Toy Mfg. Co. He took pride that he worked with his family daily.

Frank enjoyed being at the beach in Florida or Jersey any chance he had. He always had a smile on his face that lit up the room. He had many friends he loved to socialize with as he was loved by all, young and old. He never left the room without saying “I love you.” He enjoyed to dance with his wife and enjoyed any genre of music. He was a wonderful cook and loved to make authentic Italian meals for his family.

He loved cars and motorcycles and enjoyed Indy Car and Formula One racing. He was a faithful member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. His favorite times were going to New Hope and New York for dinners and shows. He was an avid gardener. His pride and joy were his grandchildren.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lina (Tornabene) Curto; children, Crocifissa “Chris” Curto and her husband, William H. Seibert, Jr. of Easton, PA; Giuseppe Curto and his wife, Barbie Andretti-Curto of Forks Twp., PA; Rosalia Shull and her husband, Edward of Forks Twp., PA; Francesco Curto and his wife, Kelly of Palmer Twp., PA; Jonathan Curto and his wife, Avrey of Palmer Twp., PA; grandchildren, Trinity, Francesco, Jonathan, Santino, and Cecillia Curto.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) An additional calling hour will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Ninth and Lehigh Streets, Easton, PA. Interment will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Road, Easton, PA.

Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com