Crato

Frederick Joseph Crato, 88, of Butler, formerly of Carnegie, passed away Sunday at Shelbourne Assisted Living in Butler.

He was born May 25, 1922, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph Crato and Florence (Longo) Crato.

Frederick loved dancing, singing and being involved in the Adult Day Health Care program at the VA Butler Healthcare medical center.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are three daughters, Rose Remick of Slidell, Pa., Arlene Sutton of Butler and Linda Niece of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Romy Crato, who passed away Dec. 29, 1985; a daughter, Patty Bell; a sister; and two brothers.

<B>CRATO</B> Friends of Frederick Joseph Crato, who died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, will be received at <B>Young Funeral Home</B>, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, Wednesday from 4 until the time of service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Howard Burell officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Aliquippa.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.