Frank P. Thorpe Jr.

Frank Thorpe Obituary

THORPE, Frank P. Jr. Of Malden, September 13, 2008. Son of the late Frank P. Thorpe, Sr. and Helen Fisher Sylvester Thorpe. Beloved father of Dana P. Thorpe, and Duane A. Thorpe, grandfather of Denise and David, and survived by many nieces and nephews, brother of the late Forrest Thorpe, Sr., Gertrude Stimson, Vivian Arrida, Elmer and Arthur Sylvester. He was a former Massachusetts State Detective Lieutenant and retired from active duty. His dedication to duty and tenacity earned him several department and inter-departmental commendations. While in service to the Commonwealth he was also a lead member of the SCUBA Team. Frank was a member of Northern University class of 1974 and a graduate of Jamaica Plain High class of 1953. He additionally served in the United States Army and was a Disabled Veteran. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY on Friday Sept. 19, 2008 at 8:45 am followed by a Funeral Mass in the Mission Church (themissionchurch.com), 1545 Tremont St., ROXBURY at 10:00 am. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Avon Cemetery. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers in his memory to Stafford Cohen Training and Research Fund, Fund #38734, Development Office of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Av., Boston, MA 02215, or American Heart Association, Metro Boston, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 (or at www.americanheart.org) For directions and guest book www.gormleyfuneral.com William J Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Thorpe

9 Entries

Darlene Lamothe

December 27, 2008

It is not fair that I did not get to say good-bye. You were so good to me over the years. I would have come home, but I did not find out till December that you had left our world. I will always treasure your kindness and generosity, that you showed to me.

mike stewart

October 8, 2008

Frank i will miss the talks and you watching over the neighborhood.condoleances to your family, and a tip of the hat to you in serving this country and state,goodbye you will be missed.

Mike Casey

September 19, 2008

Mr. Thorpe,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army and secondly for the citizens of the state of Massachusetts when you served with the Mass State Police. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Francesca Flowers, M.D.

September 17, 2008

Frank, I will miss your wisdom, guidance, and friendship. Thank you for always being there, and for being you.

Francesca Flowers

David Flowers, Jr.

September 17, 2008

Words cannot express the way Frank Thorpe touched not only my life, but the lives of so many. Frank was a second father to me and it is difficult to imagine I will no longer be able to call my dear friend to say hello, and/or for some sage advice. My heart goes out to Dana, Duane, and the entire Thorpe family. I know they are all well aware what their father meant to me. They broke the mold and the likeness and integrity of Frank "The Indian" Thorpe, Jr. shall never pass this way again. I love you Frank, and I look forward to the day I will see you again.

Your friend,
David Brantley Flowers, Jr.

Linda & Richard Collotta

September 17, 2008

My family met Frank more than 3 decades ago. I met him when I was 12, and I can't put enough emphasis on how much my family and I loved, admired, and respected him - and how much we'll miss him. As a caring friend, teacher, and guardian, he left so many wonderful and indelible memories in our hearts and minds - and for that we are eternally grateful. He told me once the most precious gift you can give someone is your time. Knowing Frank has given us a greater appreciation of that beautiful and universal truth. It was a privilege to have received some of his. With our deepest sympathy to the Thorpe family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. Forrest F. Thorpe, Jr.

September 17, 2008

I want to send my condolences to Dana, and Duane. I am so sorry for your loss of your Father. I know your heart aches, but you are strong stand tall and keep your chin up. God bless Cousin Mr. Forrest F. Thorpe, Jr.

Vicky Bogosian

September 17, 2008

I would like to extend my condolences to Mr. Thorpe's family and my good friend Dana Thorpe.

May you enjoy the memories and love you shared with your beloved father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chyanne McDuffie

September 17, 2008

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

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