Frank A. Monto, 62, died peacefully on Tuesday at Crouse Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Syracuse and had resided in Liverpool for over 37 years. He retired from the Syracuse Fire Department after 30 years of service and had also worked at Colony Liquor for 10 years. He was a member of the Syracuse Firefighters Union Local 280 and the Teamsters Local 317. He was pre-deceased by his parents Frank J. and Grace Monto. He is survived by his wife of 39 years: Linda M. Roberts Monto; his son: Frank M. (Andrea) and daughter Tina both of Las Vegas, NV; sister: Suzanne (Vincent) Lazzaro of Syracuse; brothers: Anthony (SueAnn) of Onondaga Hill, Richard of Buffalo; 2 aunts: Marion and Irene Monto; 3 granddaughters: Isabella Cate, Olivia Grace and Alaina Lynn Monto; his 2 loyal companions Spanky and Cruiser; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services are Saturday at 9:45am at the Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home followed by a mass at 10:30 in St. Charles of Borromeo Church. Calling hours are Friday from 3-7pm at the funeral home, 1217 North Salina Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the University Hospital Burn Unit, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse 13210 or to the S.P.C.A., 5878 East Molloy Road, Mattydale 13211.