In his South Philadelphia home on Thanksgiving Day, Frank Tartaglia abruptly passed away in his sleep, just a few weeks after his first important film, which served as the festival’s opening night film, had gotten positive reviews.
Frank Tartaglia passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, according to a public notification made by Pennsylvania Burial Company.
Death Of Frank Tartaglia
The cause of Frank Tartaglia’s death has not yet been made public. There is no information known regarding the cause of death of Frank Tartaglia.
Medical subjects have made an effort to get in touch with the family and close friends to ask them about the incident. There have been no answers as of yet. Once we get enough data, we’ll update this page. Soon, further details regarding Frank Tartaglia’s cause of death will be added.
Frank Tartaglia, Who Was He?
Frank was a former writer for MTV Networks, producer for All True Networks, actor for The Sixth Borough, and janitor for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
He was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, although he lived in Los Angeles, California. The School of Visual Arts and Creative and Performing Arts High School were both attended by Frank Tartaglia.
Young Frank
Frank Tartaglia started dancing at the age of 5 after enrolling in a local school.
By the time he was 11 years old, his quips about being Italian and obese had earned him a spot on an HBO competition for young entertainers.
He and a friend competed on America’s Funniest People at the age of 15 and won the $10,000 grand prize after performing a song from his comedy album.
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Making Movies
Frank contributed to Squirt TV on MTV when he was still a teenager. South Philadelphia served as the backdrop for the independent 1998 film Punctuality, which Frank and Joseph also co-produced. It was shown at film festivals.
They named it “Connie’s Ric Rac,” built a bar, and then opened the doors, taking the name from the nicknack shop their mother Connie, who is also an accomplished painter, used to operate there.
Connie’s Ric Rac club, hidden among the shops and food carts on Ninth Street, was transformed by the Tartaglia brothers into a grungy, wonderful haven for South Philadelphia musicians, artists, and dreamers.
Information Regarding Funeral
His family will welcome friends and family on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Pennsylvania Burial Company funeral home at 1327 Broad St., and on Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. at Casa Mexico at 1132 S. South 9th St. burial in private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
