Manuel F. "Frank" Gervasio, 56, of Somerset, MA, passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Porto Formoso, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of Maria da Estrela Faria (Pimentel) Gervasio and the late Jose Lopes Gervasio. In 1983, he graduated 2nd in his class from Diman Regional Vocational High school, where he was an avid athlete. He had also attended UMASS Dartmouth. He most recently worked as the Head Pressman at Paul H. Murphy & Co., and before that worked for R.E. Smith Printing for 26 years.

Frank was a passionate sports fan who reveled in cheering on the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics with his family and friends. Frank loved sharing his joy for sports, especially with the young, and coached many kids' sports teams in Somerset and Fall River. He was happiest when his home was filled with friends and family, at one of the many, many parties he hosted, leading everyone in celebrating good times and singing karaoke as "Frankie G."

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children who were the lights of his life: a daughter, Andrea Maria Gervasio, and a son, Joshua Francis Gervasio, his siblings, Joseph P. Gervasio, Maria da Conceicao "Connie" Gervasio Vasconcellos (Jose Vasconcellos), Maria Helena Gervasio Pacheco (Jose Antonio Pacheco), and Teresa R. Gervasio Ferreira (Joe Ferreira), and many nieces and nephews who adored their Tio Frank. Frank was the uncle and godfather of the late Anthony Joseph Gervasio Pacheco. He also leaves his former wife, Lorie Gervasio.

Frank will be greatly missed for his unique sense of humor and fun, and remembered for his immense love and pride for his children and parents.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM at the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home 1309 Globe St., Fall River, MA. Masks and social distancing are required with adherence to state mandates while in funeral home.  His Funeral will be held on Thursday at 10am at St John of God Church in Somerset, where he was a communicant..  Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. www.almeida-pocasset.com for online guest book.