Frank “cap” Patricelli
Branch of Service: navy
Years of Service: 17 (1998-2025)
Number of Deployments: 4+
Military Occupational Specialty: Fire Controlman Senior Chief Petty Officer
Significant Awards, Decorations, or Recognition: NAVY/MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL, NAVY/MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL(2), NAVY UNITCOMMENDATION(2), MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION(2), NAVY BATTLE "E" RIBBON(3), NAVY EXPEDITIONARYMEDAL(2), NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL(5), NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL, SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON(4), RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP MEDAL, PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP MEDAL, GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL(2), MILITARY OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL.
Any Other Notable Military Experience or Service Highlights: PRIMARY FC - 1332 TOMAHAWK STRIKE MANAGER (TSM) FC - 1169 HARPOON (AN/SWG-IA) MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FC - 9502 INSTRUCTOR FC - 1334 ATWCS LAUNCH CONTROL GROUP (LCGR) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FC - 1121 CIWS MI-15 MODS 11-14 TECHNICIAN
Primary Position: Forward
Years Playing Hockey: 45 years
Years playing with Flower City Warriors: 8 years
What does Flower City Warriors mean to you?
“I was medically retired from the Navy after 18 years. One day you have direction, purpose, and a sense of togetherness, and the next day you’re alone. I struggled with anger, depression, and anxiety without an outlet until I went to the Amerks Alumni skate and met some fellow veterans that felt the same. Regardless of what the team name is, Warrior hockey has given me that camaraderie and friendship missing from a medically interrupted career.
Every teammate, opponent, and coach involved has my eternal thanks for bringing the Warrior ethos from long-forgotten battles into my civilian life.”
-Frank
