Today’s obituary: Frank Mincolla Jr., 72, opened Frank’s Moondance Tavern in Marcellus
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM · 1 min read
After 30 years of toiling as a mason, putting up with summer’s heat and winter’s cold, Frank Mincolla tried something new in 2003.