Frank Stallone Sr.

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Frank Stallone Sr.
Born Francesco Stallone
(1919-09-12)September 12, 1919
Gioia del Colle, Italy
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Wellington, Florida, U.S.
Nationality Italian and American
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  • Jacqueline Labofish (m. 1945; div. 1957)
  • Rose Marie Stallone (m. 2025)
  • Sandra Stallone (m. 2025)
  • Kathleen Rhodes (m. 1997)
Children 5, including Sylvester and Frank Jr.
Relatives

Francesco Stallone (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011)[1] was an Italian-American hairdresser.[2] His children include actors Sylvester Stallone and Frank Stallone Jr.[3][4] Stallone Sr. wrote Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010.[5] He appeared in the 1976 film Rocky as the timekeeper.

Early life and career

Stallone was born in Gioia del Colle, to Silvestro Stallone (1883–1963), a barber, and Pulcheria Nicastri (1890–1973).[6][7][8] He was one of eight children. His family moved to New York from Italy in 1923 on board the S.S. Dante Alighieri sailing from Naples.[9] Stallone served in the US Army during World War II from 1940–1945.[10][11]

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.[12]

Stallone had a short-lived career as an actor and as a writer. His only acting role was in the role of the timekeeper in the 1976 American sports drama Rocky,[13] which starred his son Sylvester.[14] At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010.[15] The book, entitled Stewart Lane, was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.[16]

Personal life

Stallone was married four times. From 1945 to 1957 he was married to Jacqueline (Jackie) Labofish, an astrologer. His second marriage was to Rose Marie Stallone and ended in divorce.[citation needed] His third marriage was to Sandra Stallone and also ended in divorce.[citation needed] His fourth and final marriage was to Kathleen Rhodes and lasted from 1997 until his death.[citation needed]

Stallone had five children: Sylvester Stallone and Frank Jr. (with Jackie); Bryan and Carla Francesca (with Rose Marie);[17][18] 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.[19]

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

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1976 Rocky Timekeeper

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1992 The Fifth Corner Unknown episode: Woman at Her Toilette

References

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  1. ↑ Obituaries in the Performing Arts
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  6. ↑ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, birth certificate No. 734 of November 10, 1883.
  7. ↑ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, birth certificat No. 167 of February 21, 1890
  8. ↑ Archivio di Stato di Bari, civil status of Gioia del Colle, marriage certificate No. 134 of November 15, 1909.
  9. ↑ New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 Roll 3352, vol 7667-7668, 17 Aug 1923-18 Aug 1923
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  12. ↑ Washington Post
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