Francis Paul "Frank" Ahern

1949 - 2019

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Keenan Funeral Home, Inc. - North Branford

330 Notch Hill Road

North Branford, Connecticut

Francis Ahern Obituary

Francis Paul "Frank" Ahern, age 69, of Northford, CT beloved husband of 50 years to Victoria (Vicky) Bronson Ahern, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in New Haven, CT on November 16, 1949 and was the son of Pasqualina (Patsy) Simone Ahern and the late William J. (Spike) Ahern.
Frank was a Master Barber and the proud owner of High & Crown Barber Shop in New Haven, CT and Frank's Barbershop of Westerly in Westerly, RI. He took great pride in making his customers look and feel great.
Frank is survived by his loving children Francis Paul Ahern, Jr. ( Patricia Lucian Ahern) and Maria Ahern Bronson (Michael Manna) and grandchildren Kevin and Kyle Cohen, Angelina and Anthony DeBenedet, and Rocco and Frank Ahern III. His sisters Trisha and Catherine Ahern, brother William J. Ahern, Jr. (Mary Atwater Ahern); Aunts Justina Simone Savenelli, Josephine Curello, and Rose Marie Simone along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family are invited to visit the Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Road,
North Branford, CT, on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Calling hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church on 70 Washington Avenue, New Haven, CT on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven, CT.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Jan. 12, 2019.
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Oh how we loved and miss our cousin Frank he was definitely one of a kind. He was genuinely one of our favorite cousins and miss his sausage and onion off the flat top his personality was so kind and humorous. He is sadly missed by all.
Andy & Hiro

Andrew Bronson

Family

January 7, 2023

Frank we think of you often and fondly. You are greatly missed by the DelGiudice and Riccio families. Rest in Peace my friend. Always, Kathy

Kathleen Riccio

Friend

January 6, 2021

Frank you are greatly missed by my family. Rest in peace my dear friend. Kathy Riccio and Family

Kathleen Riccio

Friend

January 10, 2020

I love you Frank, you spoke so beautifully and honestly about the wonderful things my Grandpa Harry taught you and god took you far too soon and before I had a chance to congratulate you on the two World Series the Red Sox won since the last time we saw each other in 2012. I'm going to miss you so much and can only take comfort in knowing god has a special place for you in heaven because you were an amazing soul. I Love you and can't wait to see you again <3

Jonathan Beck(Saveneli)

January 28, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.

S W

January 24, 2019

Frank was my friend and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. I will miss him. Much love to Vicky, the kids, and grandkids. God Bless all.

Tim Brennan

January 16, 2019

Frank you were a truly amazing man with so much love to give. You will be greatly missed. I am so happy I was able to have you in my life and as a member of my family. I wish i could have been there today but just know you were in my heart and thoughts. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace now and forever. Much love to you.

Stephanie Savenelli

January 14, 2019

Our deepest condolences.
We missed him when he moved away we miss him more now. What a good friend he was.
He is now in God's wonderful hands.

Joseph Cimalore

Friend

January 14, 2019

Aunt Vicky
I will always remember our Saturday morning ritual !! The Best hour of my week. He was more than a barber to me....he was my best friend
Russell

January 14, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts & prayers are with you and your family.
Your neighbors on Miller Rd.
❤Joseph Carafeno & Family

Joseph Carafeno

January 14, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will always be with you and your family, he will be that that angels that will be on your shoulder so when ever you need him just look and feel the love and strength he always gave you.

Giuliana

January 14, 2019

Frank Jr. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences, Pat Calabrese and fam.

January 13, 2019

To Cousin Vicky,Frank Jr and Maria and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of Frank. Words cannot express the sadness we both feel he was such a special man he was as close as a brother. The kindest, thoughtful,considerate and compassionate person to have touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed. He will always be with us in all the memories we've shared.
We loved him and all of you so much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers ❤❤❤

Andrew & Hiro Bronson

January 13, 2019

Vicky and family, I'm sorry for the passing of this very special man. I had the pleasure of working with Frank, many years ago at the Teletrack. I enjoyed our conversations, and one thing I will always remember about him, was his never ending love for his family. May the memories of God's newest angel, stay in all of your hearts, forever. Rest in peace my friend. Peace and love, only always.

Carlo Marinuzzi

January 13, 2019

Dear Frank: As angels accompany you on your journey, may you alwaysjm know how much love, respect, admiratiion and joy you gave and shared with all of us. You brightened up our family and all you came in contact with. Never ending love and prayers to you,, " MY LITTLE MAN". Your loving Aunt Josie

Aunt Jo, Mark & Darlene, Joanne & Ralph, Eddie , Lynn, Nick Curello

Family

January 13, 2019

Vicky, my cousin, beloved wife of cousin Frank I am deeply sorry. Please know I strongly desire to be by your side just as you kindly were with me when my brother Paul passed. We, Jonathan and my entire family are with you strongly in spirit and prayers of caring love for all of you across many miles...God Bless you and the family in these difficult upcoming days. Be at peace, for your time together with Frank always will be joyfully cherished moments. We too, will always cherish Frank in our hearts!
Yes, Frank you are with us all, now and forever. My dear cousin Frank, you truly are a very great person of strength and courage, especially joyful in every way! A genuine man with an abundant kind heart and soul!
I am deeply grieving knowing I no longer can joke and laugh with you here in this place.
Now and always I love you very much My friend, and so we will remain together in spirit, forever.....

Linda Ann Savenelli Beck

January 13, 2019

Maria . . . We did not have the pleasure of ever meeting your dad, but we have no doubt he was a wonderful man. He raised a lovely daughter who stands as a testament to the man he was. We are so sorry for your loss and extend our deepest condolences to your entire family. Love, Annemarie and JoAnn

Annemarie Manna

January 13, 2019

Vicky,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am not sure if you remember, we spoke when I worked at Branford Building, and we thought we were related. "SPIKE"
Ahern was my father's cousin. My dad was James Ahern, the former chief of police in New Haven, Ct.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss, and I am so happy we had the time to talk when we did.

Susan Ahern Glossa

Susan Glossa

January 13, 2019

What do you say when you have no words to describe the journey of a 51 year friendship. From the beginning at Vaughn Barber School to the weddings, to the kids, and all the stuff of life that fell in between. Thank you for the honor of our friendship, your loyalty to Phil, to my children, and to me Frank amist all the flaws of life you made it look so easy. You epitomize what an honorable man is. They say the way a man treats his mother will reflect on how he treats his wife. You had so much love for those you held dear. You leave behind a legacy most men will not have known. We will say goodbye tomorrow with a heavy heart, this world is somehow better for having known you. Rest in peace Frank. God bless and keep you. Gone but not forgotten. With love and many years of respect. Kathy DelGiudice Riccio

January 13, 2019

Frank was a honorable man, in every single way you can be.
He was warm, welcoming & full of life; everyone who encountered him and was in his presence always felt that as well.
I will cherish all of my fond memories I carry of him from the summer days I would spend with him and Vicky as a child at their home.
He always had a smile that lit up the room and an outgoing aura that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones forever.

Anthony & daughter Alexandra Gianelli

January 12, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)

January 12, 2019

Vicky, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie and crew at The Hair Station

Jamie Douglas

January 12, 2019

Dear Vicky & Family, Please accept our thoughts and prayers for Frank and you all; he was a joyful soul who will missed by everyone who knew him whether he was behind a barber chair or a tenor sax. John says he will particularly miss their chats during the excellent haircuts.

John & Dorothy Bruno

January 12, 2019

Patricia Chase

January 12, 2019

Charles DeBartolo

January 12, 2019

Our hearts are broken, filled w/sadness over our loss. Aunt Patsy, Vicky & the entire family, his community & the world w/surely miss Frank.
Grief & sorrow are eased by the fact that he rests in The Lord's Loving Hands. Amen, Aunt Jessie & Cuz Joe

Aunt(Jessie)Justine Savenelli

January 12, 2019

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