Frank J. Privitera Jr.

Frank Privitera ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 7, 2026.Frank J. Privitera Jr., age 67, of Ellenboro, NC, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was a native of Jamestown, New York.He was the son of the late Frank Privitera and preceded in death by a brother Jim Privitera. Frank was a Christian. He loved people and enjoyed his hospitality job that he worked so hard at. Traveling and NASCAR was his passion; especially the late Dale Earnhart.He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years; Judy Privitera, three daughters; Karen Rabideau (Joe), of Apex, NC, Lisa Files, of Tampa, FL, Melissa Willingham, (Jay) of Raleigh, NC, his mother; Kathleen Jones of Jamestown, NY, two stepsons; Michael Pruett and Randy Pruett, four brothers; Mike Privitera, Ron Privitera, Don Privitera, and Joe Privitera, one sister; Pat Privitera, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026, with Reverend Tom Runyon officiating. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Frank J. Privitera Jr., please visit our floral store.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.