Frank J. Clemente

Mr. Frank J. Clemente, 90, of Gloversville, passed away September 16, 2011 at Mountain Valley Hospice House with his loving family at his side. He was born March 8, 1921 in Gloversville, son of the late Salvatore and Mary Lanzillo Clemente. He was educated in Gloversville schools and a 1939 graduate of Gloversville High School. Mr. Clemente entered the United States Army in 1942 serving at Ft. Sherman and the Panama Canal Zone where he attended Radio Code School until 1942 when he transferred to Ft. Amador where he was Chief Radio Code Instructor for two years. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant on February 14, 1945 and he returned to Gloversville. Frank worked as assistant manager at the former Supreme market in Gloversville until 1948 when he began his own business, Clemente's Market, on West Fulton Street in Gloversville. He operated there until 1957 when he moved the business to Broad Street in Gloversville, where he remained for twenty years. In 1977 he became General Manager at the Holiday Theatre in Johnstown, until his retirement in 2000. Devoted to his family, Frank always looked forward to family gatherings and holiday festivities. He loved watching the New York Yankees with his wife Martha and they traveled a great deal in retirement, especially to Florida in the winter. An avid horse racing fan, Frank was a well respected handicapper and an OTB enthusiast. His memberships include the Church of the Holy Spirit, VFW and former Elk's Lodge member and bowler. On January 23, 1946 Frank married his long time sweet heart, Martha LaRowe Clemente. Together they shared 64 beautiful years with each other. She pre-deceased him in 2010. Survivors include his children: Susan Zambri Charlie of Gloversville, Mark S. Clemente Nancy of Gloversville and Frank M. Clemente Sally of Broadalbin. He is also survived by two brothers: Reverend Michael D. Clemente of Schenectady N.Y. and Roy Giuliano of Rochester, N.Y. His loving grandchildren also survive; Lynn Clemente, Charlie Zambri III, Cara Zambri, Brian Clemente and Meghan Clemente, as well as nieces and nephews .Mr.. Clemente was pre-deceased by his daughter, Coreyne Clemente, brothers: Albert, Angelo, Joseph, Salvatore Clemente and sisters; Mary Aufiero, Theresa Gardiner, Esther Clemons, Theresa Cleveland and Mildred Brossoie. Frank was also pre-deceased by a grandson Michael Clemente. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 149 S. Main St. Gloversville with his brother, Reverend Michael D. Clemente, as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Sunday September 18, 2011 from 4-7pm at Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St. Gloversville. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, N.Y. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 or to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 149 S. Main St. Gloversville.