Frank Cicutto – a good life to be celebrated
Frank Cicutto was an extremely dedicated family man, enormously successful businessman, high grade cricketer and generous philanthropist.
Born in the northern Italian town of Spilimbergo, in 1950 he moved to the inner west of Sydney with his family at age 2. Frank never forgot his northern Italian roots, and his parents hard working ethos in their newly adopted country certainly rubbed off.
Frank studied hard at school and began his working life at age 17, initially as a bank teller. The bank offered promotion and the opportunity for assistance in gaining a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, which he achieved after work hours via night classes.
Frank pursued his love of cricket by playing Sydney Grade Cricket for Bankstown as an opening batsman, facing the likes of teammate Len Pascoe in the nets and Jeff Thomson and Andy Roberts when playing on the weekend. He never lost his love for cricket, nor his connection with his teammates (including Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpes father) and he was blessed to be visited by some of his old mates prior to his recent passing. Undoubtedly his greatest partnership was with his beloved wife Chris, with whom he built a wonderful family life including his son, Andrew, and recent grandchildren.
Frank’s was the classic story of rising to the top from the bottom, 32 years after starting as a bank teller, and after many moves with the bank including time in New York and the United Kingdom, Frank became the CEO of the National Australia Bank in 1999, a role he held for 5 years.
A humble, kind, witty and extremely generous man, Frank was a true community citizen, always conscious of ensuring that he and his family gave back.
Frank was extremely popular and likeable, and his support to the Epworth amongst other medical facilities is set to continue as his family welcomes any additional support that can be offered.
All gifts will go towards the E.J Whitten Prostate Cancer Research Centre at Epworth, to help develop and implement innovative prostate cancer treatments.
Thank you for your kindness
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Chris Cicutto
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Nathan And Camit Cher
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Anonymous
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Bhattara Charyulu Mudumba
We are very Proud to be a part of the most Kind, ever Pleasing Wonderful soul's life. We will miss him a lot.
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Jacki + Phil Macleish
Keep up the great work - particularly in the near future
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Cherie Cork
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Anonymous
For such a man, who’s heart was pure and true, Death cannot claim what time and love once knew. Vale Frank
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Cvs Lane Operations Pty Ltd
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Jenny Leaper Oam
Vale to a true gentleman and dear friend of John and Jenny.
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Enza Grollo
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John And Noela Fletcher
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Gabe And Paul Newman
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Anonymous
Such a gentleman
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Anonymous
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Louise And Laurie
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Paul Fegan
It was a tremendous privilege to have worked closely with Frank and to have learnt so much from him over many years. He was energetic and demanding yet private, never compromising his values. He took immense pride in his family and Italian heritage and spoke of both often. As C.S. Lewis once stated, “Hardship often prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” Farewell, Frank. My sincere condolences to Christine and Andrew. Paul Fegan
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Melanie Dawes
A privilege to work with a true gentleman whose knowledge and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone across the Pitcher Partners team.
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Kerrie, Michael, Alanna, Jess Inserra
Frank touched our hearts and will forever be in our hearts .
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Shifali Mudumba
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Anonymous
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Scott Bulger
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Anonymous
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Justin And Sally O’day
Thank you. May you rest in peace….
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Christine And Sam Tarascio
Vale Frank Cicutto, a lovely gentleman.
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Rick Sawers
Frank was always good company, always approachable and always open and honest. A thoughtful and considerate and valued friend. Vale Frank
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Simon Moore
In memory of a great fellow, Frank Cicutto
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Gail & Ross Wheatley
To a wonderful friend and mate. Who will forever be in our hearts.
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Pamela Renard
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John And Denise Gurrieri
In respectful memory of a lovely gentleman
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Anonymous
Farewell to one of life’s true gentlemen. A wonderful, caring family man with unimpeachable values. Vale Frank
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Matthew Cork
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Annie Talbot
Thank you for your efforts in researching this dreaded cancer.
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Phil Cooper
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Beverley And David Prest
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Robbie And Julie Bates
It has been a privilege to know such a kind, humble and generous person. He is sadly missed.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Wayne Sutherland
Frank was a wonderful man, and his loss will be felt deeply, by many.
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Marianne Li Eahy
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
A gentleman
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
A truly great guy will be missed
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Ken & Brenda Tregonning
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Brooke & Lucas Godfrey
In honour of Frank and with love to his beautiful family
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Anonymous
In memory of a loving husband , father, and friend.
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Anonymous
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Ian And Lyn Collicoat
A genuine, gentle person and a great neighbour. Vale Frank
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Anonymous
Frank was great and family person.
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Teresa Costa
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Maria Costa
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Rosemary Maimonis
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To a most loving kind, thoughtful and caring husband, father, father-in-law and Nonno. Our deep love for you will live on in our hearts, our memories, and our souls. Chris, Andrew, Sheetal, Arlen, Araia