Francis Paul Fulci, 86-years-old, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Frank was born on January 30,1939, in Bronx, New York, to his parents Charles and Lucille Fulci.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Bombardier from 1957 to 1961. While stationed in Orlando, Florida, he met his wife Janet and they later raised their five daughters on Long Island, New York. Frank built a successful business which he owned for over 20 years. The couple retired to Summerfield, Florida in 2007.
Frank loved freshwater fishing and was a huge fan of the New York Yankees. He had a full life which included family vacations in Bridgeton, Maine and traditional “Sunday sauce” dinners with his loved ones. Frank was traditional, valued being surrounded by family, and enjoyed watching his family grow.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Terry Arculeo and son-in-law, Peter, of Sebastian Florida, Janet Fulci of Summerfield, Florida, Frances Zabielski of Hernando, Florida, Lorraine Fulci and fiancé Eric of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, and Denise Green and son-in-law John of Sebastian, Florida. His Grandchildren, Jennifer Arculeo, Joseph Arculeo, Heather Hartenfels, Johnny Green, Christina Hartenfels, Alyssa Green, Francesca Hartenfels, and Christian Mockler. His Great-Grandchildren, Noah and Rylan McEvoy. His sister, Henrietta Santangelo of Plantation, Florida.
Frank was predeceased by his wife, Janet Fulci, brother, Jack Fulci, and sons-in-law, Frank Hartenfels and Steven Zabielski.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. at Saint Timothy Catholic Church 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, Florida, 32159.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026 Saint Charles Cemetery in East Farmingdale, New York.