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Francis Patrick GILHOOLEY

Toledo, Ohio

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GILHOOLEY Francis Patrick Francis Patrick Gilhooley, a true gentleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, and a Toledo sports broadcasting legend for nearly 60 years, died on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Perrysburg after a long illness. He was 86. Frank...

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Frank Gilhooley was assigned to me was the last patient assigned to me when I was working for NWO Hospice. He was such a kind and funny man. I heard stories about Babe Ruth, Jackie Gleeson, Toots Shore and so much more. I visited Frank on the day he died. I did not think he was close to crossing over so I went to an appointment I had planned. I remember this feeling I had and I said to my friend, "Frank died!" I felt his presents passing through me. My cell phone rang. It was his...

Thank you to the family of Frank and Lydia for sharing them with us, it was a great honor to know them.

I had the very good fortune of spending time with both Lydia and Frank, truly the warmest and nicest of people and a loving couple. I am so very sad for your loss, but happy they are back together again. They will live forever in your heart.
My deepest sympathy,
~Karen Scott

I had the pleasure of working along side Frank at the very beginning of my career. He was to say the least one of a kind. I will always remember his wit and charm... and that dry sense of humor. Rest in peace dear Frank. Love and sympathy,
Phyllis Quail
Lakewood Ohio

My wife and I met Frank at the old field. It was an honor then as it still is now. Rest in peace and our love and sympathies to his family. God bless.

I shared the anchor desk on weekends with Frank for many years on Channel 13 WSPD/WTVG. He was always a true professional with a hearty laugh and was the newsroom sports encyclopedia. I will never forget his special smile when reporting a great Notre Dame victory on a Saturday night. Frank was one of a kind.
-Michael O'Mara
Cleveland, Ohio

I used to love to wait on Frank at the Dorr St. Cafe on Sunday mornings. Always a true gentleman, full of spunk and life. He will be missed by all those who ever had the honor to meet him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I had the pleasure of meeting Frank when I worked as an usher at 5/3 Field. I always enjoyed his stories and the way he complained about the loud music at the Bronze Boar when we'd share a beer after the Mud Hen's games. He was a true gentleman and I'm honored that I was able to call him my friend.