Assortato, Frank P. of Lexington, formerly of Arlington, Medford, January 15, 2020. Husband of Catherine Assortato (Flaherty). Father of Michael G. Assortato and his wife Joanne of Braintree.  Brother of the late Cosmo Damian and Antonio Damian. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A U.S. Army Korean War Era Veteran, Frank was a financial analyst who was employed by companies specializing in government  contracts.

The last two years were at the Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Hospital, Bedford, where he  received loving and compassionate care from the staff.

Funeral Service will begin at  the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Road, Lexington on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 am followed by a mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Church, Lexington at 10:00 am  Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.   Visiting hours will be on Monday Jan 20th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.  Donations in his memory can be made to DAV.org memorial gifts.

Frank had a special interest in American history. He had a prolific library concentrating on the American Civil War .He spent many vacation times travelling the coast of New England and visiting many historical sites throughout the U.S.  A highlight of his later years was a trip to Gaeta, Italy where he had a memorable  reunion with his mother's  family.  Frank was a gentle and sensitive man who will be missed by family and friends.