Frank William Esposito

Frank William Esposito, 77, died April 9 at his residence.

He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church of Havelock. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darcy Ann Esposito.

Eposito retired after 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an avid golfer, loving husband and father and adored his grandchildren.

Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Saturday at Annunciation Catholic Church of Havelock with Reverend Dr. William F. Walsh, O.S.F.S, officiating.

Burial was held Monday at the Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, with full military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Janet C. Esposito of the home; two sons, Larry Esposito of Phoenix, AZ, and Wayne Esposito of Dayton, NV; two daughters, Janice Esposito of San Jose, CA, and Donna Ray of Prescott, AZ; five grandchildren, Josh Ray of Phoenix, AZ, Adam Ray of Durango, CO, Timothy Esposito of Virginia Beach, VA, Brian Esposito of Phoenix, AZ, and Kaitlin Chesney of Phoenix, AZ.

The family received friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Craven County Home Health Hospice Agency, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561 or to the Annunciation Catholic School, Main Street, Havelock NC 28532.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.