Frank L. Girodo
November 11, 1937 ~ December 25, 2025
Born in:
Trinidad, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Frank L. Girodo Jr. (“Junie” as he was known by close friends), age 88, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
Frank was born on November 11, 1937, in Trinidad, Colorado. He spent his working years first at Safeway and then in the sheet metal trade, helping start and later owning Elmer’s Sheet Metal until his retirement. He took great pride in his work and the relationships he built over the years.
Frank is survived by his sons, Steven (Mary) Girodo and Douglas (Tressa) Girodo; his daughter Susan (Mike) Cozzetta; his brother, Bob of Arizona; and his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Girodo of Parker, Colorado, along with extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dale; his brother, Louis; his wife, Marie; his former wife and mother of his children, Alberta.
Frank enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures and favorite pastimes. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing, gambling, and watching westerns. He was a devote Denver Bronco fan and had a love for jewelry, especially turquoise; He was very proud of his Thunderbirds, showing them and attending car shows. He especially enjoyed taking cruises and traveling to Las Vegas.
Frank was a member of the Sheet Metal Union and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He will be missed dearly.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation, has taken place. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Our deepest sympathy 🙏
Donna and I are saddened by Franks passing. A great friend, great businessman and father. He is reunited with one of his best friends, my brother-in-law, Joe DeLellis.
Truly a wonderful person.
I’m so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I worked with him, and also for him. My heart goes out to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy and prayers from Mary Lou, Joseph, Kenny and Gaylene.
I was truly saddened by the death of your father Frank. He was such a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of knowing Frank for over 60 years and thoroughly enjoyed player poker and seeing him at Eagles. He will be missed by all.
May God Bless his wonderful family.
Jack M. Pecoraro
HUGS TO YOUR HEARTS……I CARE …..with LOVE, Chris and Janice Baird Otten
Oh Sue, I was so sorry to see this notification of your Dad’s passing! I haven’t seen him in a very long time but my memories of growing up with him in Trinidad are so special! All of us cousins back then were very close and spent time together. Please give your family my condolences. I will be praying for all of you as you go through this difficult time. Our memories will always keep them close to our hearts.
Hugs for all of you, Shirley