This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Musitano, Aguirre Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5066/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LT. FRANK L. MUSITANO, New Mexico State Police, better known as "Moose," 54, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Sunday, December 26, 2010, with his family at his side. Frank was born February 22, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1973 and married the love of his life, Ramona, in 1976. The USMC took him to North Carolina, Hawaii, and Arizona. After serving his country for 14 years, Frank became a NM State Police officer in 1988. He was stationed in Lordsburg, Mountainair, Raton and Las Cruces. He was pursuing a degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Frank truly cared for people, evident in his many activities, including the Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Safer NM, Car Seat Clinics, Meth Education Instructor, Christian Rods & Customs Car Club, Christmas in July, A. Fielder Safe Haven Weed and Seed program, and USSSA Softball Umpire, to name a few. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, golfing, fishing, traveling a! nd spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Aguirre Musitano of Las Cruces; two daughters, Dorinda Mazza and husband Mike of Keesler AFB, Mississippi and Giovanna Musitano of Las Cruces; a son, Frank Musitano Jr. and his partner Elias Garcia of Tucson, AZ; a brother, Joseph Musitano and wife Susan of Newark, Delaware. He has four grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Kayli and Kirstyn Mazza; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Frank was preceded in death by his father, John Musitano Sr.; his mother, Dorinda Musitano and his brother, John Musitano, Jr. Husband, father, grandpop, friend and mentor. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation for Lt. Musitano will begin at 6 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Mass at 10 AM Thursday, December 30, 2010 in the same church with Reverend Martin Cordero officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho with honors accorded by the New Mexico State Police. Serving as casket bearers will be the District 4 State Police Officers. Family has requested donations be made to the New Mexico State Police, PO Box 13249, Las Cruces, NM 88013 The Musitano family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road to direct services. Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on December 29, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.