Frank Casale

Endless wonderful memories, laughs, and a great friend and mentor. Rest in Peace Frank.

I had great times at Edgewood and at Frank's house. We talked, plotted a bit, and enjoyed working together. He loved the students and he loved ideas, and while he helped birth waaaay too many kittens in his own house part of his work in Rome was working to spay the cats in the public areas. Fun, fascinating guy of whom I have great memories. Tom Linfield

I was Frank´s colleague at Edgewood for 18 years. I shall always remember the frequent happy gatherings, large and small, at the Casale house with abundant food and drink and friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, students, children, children´s friends, and travelers. Everyone was always welcome. The most indelible image though, is of Frank at Edgewood with his cane and his Venetian Doges´ hat, joking, singing, razzing, complaining, and plotting his way down the halls of DeRicci on his daily...

Oh, Frank . . .Always the grouchy curmudgeon, but oh, so endearing. And loved by family, colleagues, students, neighbors. He is one of the most generous people I know, sharing his table, his home, his knowledge, and of course, his opinion with others. I too enjoyed many of the dinners in his home. Frank was a great cook.

I had the privilege of being Franks healthcare manager and I´m so thankful for it. Frank was a tough cookie but he has the biggest heart. Praying for the family.

Frank was one of the best professors I had at Edgewood. I truly enjoyed the dinners at his house where we discussed politics. May he rest in peace.