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Francis J. "Frank" Ptak

Staten Island, New York

1931 - 2023

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October 30, 2023
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Staten Island, New York

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Championship Multi-Sport Coach at Port Richmond H.S. Francis "Frank" J. Ptak, 92, died on October 30, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, after a long and generous life and an increasingly difficult journey with Parkinson's disease. He and his late wife, Mary M. Ptak, lived for over 50 years in...

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Jeff and family, so very sorry for your loss of your Mom and Dad. I was so blessed to know them for many years doing hair services for them. Such incredibly good people, I truly enjoyed our visits.

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He was my track and xc coach at PRHS from 1961-64 He set a wonderful role model as an educator and coach that I emulated during my high school coaching track career. Always marveled how he , by himself, coached all the events on track and field. Cherish his memory and spirit

To the Park Family:I had the Pleasure of having your Dad as one of my Teachers he was a Kind Man He was my Hygiene Teacher in Port Richmond High School He was an amazing Teacher who was a great teacher I remember him well.Mr.Ptak May you Rest in Peace in the Kingdom of Heaven Fly with the Angels Mr.Ptak. Julie Ann Vacca School

I knew Frank when I was a student at PRHS and a counselor at Napanoch CC. All my memories of him were of a kind, generous and funny man who was always a pleasure to be around. My only regret is that he didn't start coaching baseball until after I left high school and I never got play for him. I feel fortunate to having know him and he will be missed.

Frank and Mickey were the epitome of spousal love. As a youngster, I was warmly welcomed into their Gansevoort Blvd home when delivering something from my Mountainview Avenue residence. Frank was a riot, and Mickey, infinitely kind. Their eldest son John was a classmate at PS 29 and he magnified their wonderful ways. Rest easy, Frank & Mickey and send your peace down to us.

Great coach, kind man. Rest in peace.

Rest in peace coach. Samuel Whitfield, PRHS track, and field, team 1966-1969

He was a fabulous track coach and one of the kindest people at Port Richmond High School. I was blessed to have him in my life and will never forget him.