James John Frati II, 81, of Everett, MA, formerly of East Boston, MA passed away on July 5, 2024.  Son of the late James and Philomena (Staffieri) Frati of East Boston, MA.  Loving husband of Martha (Burrows) Frati.  Father of 3 sons James Frati and Barbara Aucello of Saugus; Thomas and Donna Frati of Saugus; Richard and Lori Frati of Derry, NH, and one daughter Kimberly and Ronald Colman of Everett. Grandfather of James & Tahnya, Nicholas & Alexandra, Thomas, Christina, Alexandra & Cameron, Justin & Kassandre, Morgan & Gian, Ronald & Brooke, Ryan, Jessica, Corey, Samantha, Stephanie and his beloved grandson the late Adam Frati. Great-grandfather of Logan, Jaxson, Josiah, Philomena, Maverick, Roman and Joie. He is also survived by his beloved dog Bambino.

James served 4 years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett on Wednesday, July 10th from 4 to 7 pm, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home on Thursday, July 11th at 10 am. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.