David Congdon Frank

FRANK, David Congdon
Age 72, of Eacher Hollow Road, Horseheads, NY, passed away at home on January 30, 2009. Dave was born in Westfield, PA, to Devello and Elsie (Congdon) Frank. He graduated from Hammondsport Central School then joined the Army in 1955. He attended West Point Prep School and was discharged in 1957. Dave received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from SUNY at Albany and a Master of Arts degree in Business Education from Western Kentucky University. He played varsity soccer and basketball in college, was in the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was president of his fraternity, Alpha Pi Alpha. In 1961 he married Elizabeth Schnars of Ballston Spa, NY. He taught high school classes at Silver Creek and Potsdam NY before beginning a long career at Corning Community College, serving as Professor of Business Administration from 1965-1993. During his tenure at CCC he served as Associate Dean of Faculty and Dean of College Services. He belonged to the National Business Association, the American Association of University Professors, and the Eastern Business Teacher's Association. He also served as an officer in the Corning Rotary. "Big Ed" retired in 1992 to garden and travel with Liz and their dogs, Jessie, then later, Coach. He took up fly fishing, concentrated his gardening efforts, read novels, logged his woodlot, followed the Yankees at spring training, and never missed an opportunity to see the county fair. Kind, honorable, generous and optimistic to the end, he had a wry sense of humor and an explosive laugh. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Liz (Schnars); sons Gregg of Westmoreland, NY; David II and wife Kelly of Hudson, NY; brother, Patrick and wife Yvonne of Vienna, VA; sister, Candace Rhea of Syracuse, NY; grandson David III and granddaughter Olivia; and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. Private graveside services will be held at South Napoli Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Corning Community College Foundation - David C. Frank Scholarship Fund. Information regarding the fund at (607) 962-9458.