Frank-McCourt-Obituary

Frank McCourt

Aug 19, 1930 – Jul 19, 2009

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BORN
August 19, 1930
DIED
July 19, 2009

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McCOURT--Frank. The Board and staff of The Irish Repertory Theatre express their profound sadness at the death of their beloved friend, Frank McCourt. Our condolences go to our Chairman, Ellen McCourt, to his brothers Malachy, Alphie, and Mike, and to his daughter Maggie. His exuberance and...

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I always thought I was poor growing up. After reading frank books I realize we were rich !! We have his books forever and him in our hearts.. You are deeply miss .. Randy

Oh, how you are missed Frank. I just finished reading all 3 of your memoirs for the fourth time. How delightful your talent and poignant your story. Hugs in Heaven, you have blessed all those who read your books.

A lovely man & author, to help teach life in Ireland and for Irish Immigrants in America. Bless his heart & family.

Frank, I really wish I could have met you. Your books are truly amazing. Such a handsome and talented gentleman who will be forever missed by all.

I am crazy about this man! I wish I could have met him. He was awesome and one of the best authors ever! I love his books and am reading them again! He is still so inspiring to me despite being gone for years now. Thanks to his amazing works, he'll never truly be gone. May he have a special place in heaven! I love you Frank!

I first knew of Frank McCourt years ago watching Angela's ashes movie. I could not finish watching it tHe first time as his childhood was so hard and sad-and such misery. Years later I watched it again but this time with narrative of Frank McCourt & director speaking during the movie, and with this to hear all the details of the people of Limerick and his Irish, Catholic made me understand more about my mother and aunts whose grandparents came from this area of Ireland. And I recognized...

My dear mother loved reading and introduced me to Frank McCourt's books. I got hooked and talked everyone's head off about them. I have not yet completed Teacher Man. Thank you Frank McCourt for sharing your life with us: similar to my mums, whom I love more than words can express. R.I.P. and thank you and my mum!