Background
Stallone was born Francesco Staglione on September 12, 1919 in Gioia del Colle, Italy. His father was Silvestro Staglione (1883-1963). He was born one of four children.
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Frank Stallone, Senior
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Stallone was the father of actor and Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone and actor/singer Frank Stallone. He was well known for being the author of his only book Stewart Lane which was published in May 2010 and in his only acting role in the 1976 movie Rocky as the timekeeper. Stallone also served in the Army during World World War II from 1940-1945.
After his return from the service, Stallone opened up several barber shops in New New York
He moved to Washington, District of Columbia in the early 1950s and then moved to Silver Spring, Maryland where he opened several more hair salons and beauty schools. Stallone also had a short-lived career as an actor and also as a writer
At the age of 90, he wrote his first and only novel, which was published on May 24, 2010. The book, entitled Stewart Lane, was the tale of a couple who attempt to renovate a dilapidated country house.
Stallone died on July 11, 2011 at his home in Wellington, Florida at the age of 91 after a battle with prostate cancer.
His memorial was held on September 12 at Saint Rita"s Church in Wellington. He was cremated thereafter.
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He was also a polo enthusiast for more than seventy years, becoming an early member of the Potomac Polo Club, located in Poolesville, Maryland.
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