Frank David Altieri

Our hearts are saddened at the passing of Frank Altieri, a faithful soldier for Jesus Christ and cherished husband and father to his family. He served his God, his family and church with genuineness and sincerity and was known by all for his love for others. Born November 26, 1935 in Passaic, N.J. to Sam and Maryann Altieri, he went to be with his Lord and Saviour April 26, 2026. At the age of seven, Frank suffered the passing of his father. He served as the head of household and eventually graduated from Lodi High School. His ambition was to build rockets and put men on the moon. He pursued his goals by attending Newark College of Engineering. After having moved to Baltimore to follow his dreams by working at the Martin Marietta Corporation, he graduated in 1957 at the top of his class being the first member of the Altieri family to have earned a college degree. He started attending Trinity Assembly of God Church where he was introduced to Lois Clattenburg, the pastor’s daughter, who would become the love of his life. After having served a tour in the Marine Corp., the two were married in 1959. He continued on with Martin Marietta while he and Lois began building their family with their first two children, Wendy and Greig. In the mid-1960s, after much prayer and having been effectively led by God, they stepped out in faith and brought into their home a fifteen-year-old foster child, Sandy, who was to become an integral part of their family. In the years that followed, Frank and Lois were blessed with two additional children, Daren and Todd. During this time, due to reductions in the space program, Frank realized a career change was in order. He started focusing on engineering in the medical field and began working at the National Institute of Health in the Jarvik artificial heart program while simultaneously continuing with additional education at college and night study. This culminated in a doctorate degree in biomedical engineering. Frank faithfully managed to hold down a job, raise his family and earn a degree as well as being very active at his church serving as a board member, choir member, teaching Sunday School and being instrumental in a building program which transitioned the church to a new location. In his later years after having retired, he and Lois moved to Celina, Texas to live with their oldest son and daughter-in-law. It was shortly after this time when his faithful and loving wife passed away. Since then, he has enjoyed his time with his ever-expanding family while consistently building his faith in God through daily prayer and Bible study. Frank had often mentioned that whenever he passed, he hoped it would be a painless transition for him. The Lord granted his desire when he died in his sleep and awakened face to face with Jesus, hearing the words “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Frank was pre-deceased by his father, Sam Altieri and his mother Maryann Altieri. He leaves behind five children, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. There will be two Celebration of Life services conducted in Frank’s memory. May 29, 2026 at Prestonwood Church North Campus, 1001 W. Prosper Trail, Prosper, Texas at 10 A.M. June 8, 2026 at Trinity Assembly of God Church, Joppa Road, Timonium, MD at 10 A.M. (gathering) and 11 A.M. (service). Remembrances can be made to the Prestonwood Youth Camp in Frank’s name.

Frank David Altieri

November 26, 1935 - April 26, 2026