Frank Stallone Sr.

Francesco Stallone Sr. (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011)[1] was an Italian-American hairdresser, writer, and one-time actor.[2] He was the father of actor Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone.[3][4]

Frank Stallone Sr.
Born
Francesco Stallone

(1919-09-12)September 12, 1919
Gioia del Colle, Kingdom of Italy
DiedJuly 11, 2011(2011-07-11) (aged 91)
Wellington, Florida, U.S.
NationalityItalian-American
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1945; div. 1957)​

Rose Marie Stallone (divorced)
Sandra Stallone (divorced)
Kathleen Rhodes (1997–2011)
Children5, including Sylvester and Frank Stallone
RelativesSage Stallone (grandson)
Sistine Stallone (granddaughter)

Stallone Sr. was known for being the author of his only book Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010,[5] and in his only acting role in the 1976 film Rocky as the timekeeper.

Early life and career

Stallone was born in Gioia del Colle, Italy, to Silvestro Stallone (1883–1963), a barber, and Pulcheria Nicastri (1890–1973).[6][7] He was one of eight children. His family moved to the United States from Italy in 1932. Stallone served in the US Army during World War II from 1940–1945.[8][9]

After his return from the service, Stallone opened up several barber shops in New York City. He moved to Washington, D.C. in the early 1950s and then moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where he opened several more hair salons and beauty schools.

He was a polo enthusiast for more than 70 years, becoming an early member of the Potomac Polo Club, located in Poolesville, Maryland.[10]

Stallone had a short-lived career as an actor and as a writer. His only acting was in the role of the timekeeper in the 1976 American sports drama Rocky[11] starring his son Sylvester.[12] At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010.[13] The book, entitled Stewart Lane, was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.[14]

Personal life

Stallone was married four times. His first marriage was to Jacqueline Labofish, an astrologer better known as Jackie Stallone, and lasted 12 years from 1945 to 1957. His second marriage was to Rose Marie Stallone and ended in divorce. His third marriage was to Sandra Stallone and also ended in divorce. His fourth and final marriage was to Kathleen Rhodes and lasted from 1997 until his death.

Stallone had five children; Sylvester, Frank Jr. (with Jackie), Bryan, Carla Francesca (with Rose Marie),[15][16] and Dante Alexander (with Kathleen). Among his grandchildren are Sage, and Sistine Stallone.

Death

Stallone died on July 11, 2011 at his home in Wellington, Florida, at the age of 91 after a battle with prostate cancer.[17]

His memorial was held on September 12 at Saint Rita's Church in Wellington, Florida.

References
  1. Obituaries in the Performing Arts
  2. "Frank Stallone Sr., 91, polo enthusiast and father of actor Sylvester Stallone". www.legacy.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  3. "Frank Stallone Sr. dead at 91". www.upi.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  4. "Frank Stallone Sr. (1919-2011)". www.sylvesterstallone.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  5. "Books by Frank Stallone Sr". www.amazon.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  6. Archivio di Stato di Lecce, civil status of Gioia del Colle, birth certificate No. 734 of November 10, 1883.
  7. Archivio di Stato di Lecce, civil status of Gioia del Colle, marriage certificate No. 134 of November 15, 1909.
  8. "Frank Stallone Sr., father of Frank and Sylvester Stallone, dies at 91". mobile.philly.com. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  9. "Immigrant of the Day: Frank Stallone Sr. (Italy)". Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  10. Washington Post
  11. ""Timekeeper" (Frank Stallone Sr.) in Rocky (1976)". www.movieneon.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  12. "Filmsite Movie Review "Rocky" (1976)". www.filmsite.org. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  13. "Stewart Lane by Frank Stallone, Sr". www.amazon.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  14. "Sylvester Stallone's father Frank Sr dies, aged 91". www.digitalspy.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  15. "Frank Stallone Sr. dead at 91". dalje.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  16. "Frank Stallone: Trivia". www.imdb.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  17. "RIP: Frank Stallone Sr". stallonezone.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
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