Frank Charles Latino

Frank Charles Latino, 73, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on February 16, 2022. Frank was born in Pueblo, Colorado on December 6, 1948. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Frank and Carolyn Latino, grandparents, in-laws, and numerous aunts and uncles. Frank is survived by his loving and devoted wife and best friend of over 51 years, Carol, the blessings of his life, Dante, David, Michael, and Nicole, brother Joseph, brother-in-law Jerry, sister-in-law Patti and their spouses, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Frank grew up on Goat Hill and always had special memories of his beloved grandparents, Joseph and Eva Latino, and extended family. He attended Riverside, Mount Carmel, and graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School in 1966. Frank earned an undergraduate degree from Southern Colorado State College (CSU Pueblo) and a graduate degree from Adams State, with a master’s degree in educational leadership. Frank was hired as a teacher at Centennial High School on January 4, 1971, immediately following a successful student teaching experience at the school during the previous fall semester. He served 35 years at Centennial as a teacher, coach, student government sponsor, assistant principal, and principal. Frank retired in 2005 and he was inducted into the Centennial High School Hall of Fame. Frank also served on the Pueblo School District 60 Board of Education from 2015-2019 as a member and vice president. Additionally, Frank worked as a youth and Career Fair coordinator at Pueblo County Job Training for 19 years. As a lifelong Puebloan, he was dedicated and passionate about serving the community and advocating for students in his many roles in education. Frank loved traveling with his family, experiencing new adventures, dancing, interacting with people, telling stories, he had a wonderful sense of humor and was an avid sports fan. Frank was a man of deep faith and devoted to his family. We will love and miss him forever. Viewing will be at Roselawn Funeral Home on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 12:00-4:00 pm. Funeral services will be at Christ the King Church on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm with interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Frank’s immediate family respectfully requests privacy due to the impact of their sudden loss and in lieu of food and flowers, donations can be made to the family for a forthcoming Frank C. Latino Memorial Education Scholarship. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.org

Frank Charles Latino

December 6, 1948 - February 16, 2022