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John Frantz Jr.

Sarasota, New York

1940 - 2020

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John Marshall Frantz, Jr. July 24, 2020 John Marshall Frantz, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. John was born in Knoxville, TN in 1940. As a young boy, his family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where he spent his formative years. He graduated with...

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It has been a year and a few months since you passed my love and I miss you John so very much. I am at a place now where I can share stories about our amazing life together and feel joy when I speak of us. You are with me deep in my heart. Always !

Over the years John and Marya stayed often at our B&B in Niagara-on-the-Lake, usually for a week at a time. During down time between Shaw Festival performances, when they would be about the house, we became dear friends. John’s non-sensical, theatrical, hi-jinks kept our home and all it’s guests laughing incessantly. And Marya was the perfect cohort, listening with eyes gleaming to his skillful banter as he entertained fellow travelers at the breakfast table. John was every bit the...

Of all the many qualities that I loved about John, his love of music was perhaps my favorite one. He had an infectious laugh that more than once turned into belly laughter. My condolences to Marya and all of John's family. The picture was taken at John's wedding to Marry

John was a kind and supportive mentor to me. Even when he was retired in Florida I would occasionally hear from him and know he was keeping touch. He contributed a great deal to Syracuse.

Marya, my thoughts are with you. The two of you were such a delightful, supportive team. John’s wit and sense of fun were second to none. He will be missed.

Dear Marya and family: My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved husband .father and grandfather.He was a carring. kind, wonderful man, and a delightful neighbor. May his memory be eternal.

Dear Marya and family,

Our deepest condolences to you and family.
May you find strength and peace during this difficult time.

Jessica and Magdalena

John always had an impish smile in his eyes and knew how to laugh
Marya and he made the cutest couple always thinking about each other all the time
They had a beautiful love and happiness that will Shine forever
Xoxoxo

Sorry for your loss of John. Thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time.