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Mar 07, 2013
Jul 19, 2024
Frank
Passafiume
77
27
69 inches
145 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the spring of 1976, a young man named Frank S. Passafiume, aged 27, disappeared from the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York. He was last seen on April 14th of that year, a day that would mark the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. At the time of his disappearance, Frank was described as a White male, standing at 5'9" and weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. One of his distinguishing features was a scar on his lip. A father to a newborn son, just one month old, Frank's sudden absence left a void that would be felt for decades to come. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to shed light on what might have transpired. The investigation into Frank's disappearance has yielded little information over the years, leaving his family with more questions than answers. Public records suggest he may have resided at 244 Troutman Street in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn at some point. There are also indications that he might have spent time in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Despite these potential leads, the trail grew cold, and the specifics of his last known moments remain unknown. The lack of concrete evidence or witnesses has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement to piece together a clear timeline of events leading up to his disappearance. The case is being handled by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. Decades have passed since Frank Passafiume was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved mystery. The enduring questions of whether he chose to leave, met with foul play, or fell victim to some other unfortunate circumstance continue to haunt his family. His son, who has no memory of his father, has expressed a deep desire to learn what happened to him. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, and the case serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of a person's unexplained absence. The New York Police Department continues to list him as a missing person, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward in the hope of bringing closure to a family that has waited for far too long.
Apr 14, 1976
Brooklyn
New York
Kings County
22496
New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
New York
New York
New York County
10039
2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York
2126947781
Local
Law Enforcement
MPS8687
New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
08/29/2026
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