Francesco Stallone Sr. (September 12, 1919 – July 11, 2011) was an American businessman and the father of actors

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and Frank Stallone Jr. He wrote ''Stewart Lane'' which was published in May 2010. He appeared in the 1976 film ''

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'' as the timekeeper.

Early life and career

Stallone was born in

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, to Silvestro Stallone (1883–1963), a barber, and Pulcheria Nicastri (1890–1973). He was one of eight children. His family moved to New York from Italy in 1923 on board the sailing from Naples. Stallone served in the

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during

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from 1940–1945. After his return from the service, Stallone opened up several barber shops in New York City. He moved to

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, in the early 1950s and then moved to

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, where he opened several more hair salons and beauty schools. He was a

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enthusiast for more than 70 years, becoming an early member of the Potomac Polo Club, located in

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. 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 ''

'', which starred his son

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. At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010. The book, entitled ''Stewart Lane'', was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.

Personal life

Stallone was married four times. From 1945 to 1957 he was married to Jacqueline (Jackie) Labofish, an

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. His second marriage was to Rose Marie Stallone and ended in divorce. His third marriage was to Sandra Stallone and also ended in divorce. His fourth and final marriage was to Kathleen Rhodes and lasted from 1997 until his death. Stallone had five children, including

and Frank Jr. with Jackie, and a son and daughter with Rose Marie; and a son, Dante, with Kathleen. Among his grandchildren are

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Death

Stallone died on July 11, 2011, at his home in

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, at the age of 91, after a battle with

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

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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