Frank Ribaudo: key obituary facts
Is Frank Ribaudo dead? Yes. Frank Ribaudo died on July 7, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Frank Ribaudo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Frank Ribaudo known for?
Frank Ribaudo was a Nightclub owner.
More about Frank Ribaudo
Born: December 30, 1944.
Known for: Founder of Club Café.
Frank Ribaudo, a nightclub owner and co-founder of Club Café in Boston’s Back Bay, died on July 7, 2026, aged 81.
He was known as a champion of LGBTQ-centered businesses and organizations in Boston. Born on December 30, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Ribaudo was raised in New York and later studied hospitality management at New York City Community College.
He also served in the military for eight years during the Vietnam War before building a career in hospitality and nightlife.