Frank Passa (1916–2001) was an internationally known American maker of bows and violins (archetier and luthier).
Sacconi and his shop (Rembert Wurlitzer Co.) helped develop many of the modern techniques of restoration that are still being used today.
Frank served in the Army during World War II and then began his career in San Francisco crafting and restoring violins and bows, a job he kept for 51 years until he was forced to retire in 1999 due to illness.
Mr. Passa was also a member of the Family Club of San Francisco and the Entente International Society of Violin and Bow Makers.
He had studied bow making with the great Emile Auguste Ouchard as well as Bernard Millant while he was working in New York City.