Key Takeaways
- Frank Lore was a dedicated public servant, a devoted husband, and a loving father.
- He was deeply committed to his career, serving the MTA Police for 25 years.
- Chrissy Rossi launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist Frank’s wife and children.
Detective Sergeant Frank Lore, a dedicated public servant, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 50.
While his family has not confirmed the exact cause of d*ath, some unofficial sources claim it may have been suicide.
Frank’s sudden passing has left his family, friends, and the Granite Springs, New York community in deep mourning.
Following the news of his passing, tributes and condolences flooded social media.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Benevolent Association (MTAPBA) shared a heartfelt post on their Facebook page:
Another tribute read:
Please consider donating to this beautiful family. Diana Scopelliti Lore is one of a kind and would be the first one to do anything for anyone in need. ❤️ May God Bless her and her family during this tragic time. 🙏💔
Via Facebook
A third tribute shared a touching memory of Frank’s wife, Diana:
She’d give you the shirt off her back” is usually an expression, but once I told Diana how much I loved her sweater, and she said that she’d wash it and bring it in for me to have the next day. Everyone that I know that’s ever met her says the same thing – she’s got a great heart. And nothing could be a more true statement. All of the students we share absolutely adore her, and it’s easy to know why. She’s sunshine in human form. And the way she talked about Frank – I know he was just the same. Please consider helping this beautiful family after such a tragic loss. Thank you 🩷
Via Facebook
To support Frank’s wife and children, Chrissy Rossi organized a fundraiser, which has nearly reached its goal of $45K.
The fundraiser post reads:
We are asking for your support to help them through the days ahead. The funds raised will go directly to his wife and children to ensure that they can continue to move forward as best they can without the love and support that Frank so selflessly provided. This family needs our community’s compassion now more than ever. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one, especially in such a sudden and heartbreaking way. Please keep the Lore-Spano family in your prayers. Frank’s love and legacy will live on through his children, and your generosity will help carry that light forward. Thank you for being a part of this community in their time of need. His wife, his children, and all who knew him, depended on his unwavering support and guidance. Now, they must face this unbearable loss without him. Thank you.
Via GoFundMe
Additionally, with the family’s permission, Beyond The Badge NY and the MTAPD Columbia Association have launched a separate campaign to support Frank’s four children—Frankie (18), Rocco (16), Louie (13), and Nicholas (4).
Thanks to the generosity of the community, this fundraiser has already surpassed its $40K goal.
Frank was taken far too soon, leaving behind his loving wife, Diana Scopelliti Lore, and their children, who are now facing an unimaginable loss.
He was not just a police officer—he was a hero. Over his 25-year career with the MTA Police, he dedicated himself to protecting others, often sacrificing time with his own family to ensure the safety of strangers.
Starting as a patrol officer, Frank rose through the ranks to become a Detective, then a Sergeant, and finally a Detective Sergeant in the Dignitary Protection Unit.
Before joining the MTA PD, he also served as a New York State Corrections Officer.
Frank was a respected member of both the Westchester County Detective Association and the MTA PD Columbia Association.
His unwavering commitment to his family, colleagues, and the public will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Yorktown Funeral Home, 945 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588.
The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY 10589.
Frank Lore’s passing is an immense loss to his family, friends, and the entire law enforcement community.
His legacy of service, love, and selflessness will live on through his children and the many lives he impacted.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Born on September 14, 1974, Frank Lore hailed from Bronxville, New York, and was the son of Frank and Eileen Lore.
- He graduated from Westlake High School in 1992 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, paving the way for a distinguished law enforcement career.
