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Karl Berkebile
June 5, 2024
Mum and Frank were great friends... found this photo of them and thought I'd share.
Marianne McGoldrick Driscoll
May 15, 2023
Frank was a wonderful teacher and person. I loved getting to class at the New Dance Group and hearing what song he picked and watch his choreography unfold and the week went on. It was magic. I think about him often and treasure my time dancing and enjoying Frank. A true gem.
Melodie Wolford
January 4, 2023
He was so kind and helpful to me always in class. RIP
Cheryl Hood
October 31, 2022
Frank was my first jazz dance teacher. He welcomed and always encouraged me as he did all of us at NDG. He always had a great laugh and loved life tremendously. To this day when I hear Bill Withers´ "Just the Two Of Us" I start class warm up.
I am heart broken to hear of his passing. I think of him often. Rest In Peace my friend and teacher.
Jane Bonem
November 18, 2021
He was jazz dance teacher in 1997 and he was an amazing man and I´m so stunned.
Bradford Dunaway
January 30, 2021
Thanks for all the classes and fun choreography. You made me better.
Jessica (Poletti) Love
January 20, 2021
Frank was a wonderful teacher. I was primarily a modern dancer and he taught me much in his jazz classes at NDC. He even allowed me to make a mix tape for his warm up routine which he used in our classes. He was so generous. I love reading about his earlier life, and I am not in the least surprised as his talents and range. He leaves behind students and friends who love his memory.
Renee Collodi
August 18, 2020
What a great teacher he was, even for us non-professionals! I learned so much from him. He'd had a back injury, so was doubly conscious of alignment, posture, centering, balance. Not a dance class goes by that I don't remember one of his cues. Great music selections. Lovely alive and generous soul -- he even remembered me when I dropped into NDG several years ago. Peace out, old friend.
Renée
Jackie Fornatale
June 8, 2020
Frank was a wonderful teacher and friend, and will be missed by everyone he inspired. Frank and I first met in 1974 when he started choreographing our high school musicals. After college, I started taking his jazz classes at the New Dance Group-the highlight of my day. We had many the dinner with friends at my various apartments and homes, and he will be be missed. My sincerest condolences. RIP my friend.
Marilyn Dhonau
May 1, 2020
I knew Frank most of my life, since high school.Frank always called me his little sis. Frank was a life long friend,generous, funny,passionate, talented,loving and a wonderful creative person. I will cherish and never forget the wonderful memories I had with Frank. Love,and will miss you. Marilyn Dhonau
Gwen Arment
April 26, 2020
Dearest Frank, You were one of the most influential people in my life - always encouraging and always supportive. It was a joy to dance with you and an honor to substitute for you. Thank you for your years of friendship, for all you taught me and for all the opportunity to gave me. You were one of a kind, a true artist. You created a style of your own and a family of dancers who miss you greatly. Though our loss is monumental, you are now free to sing and dance through eternity. You will be in my heart forever.
Kurt Peterson
April 24, 2020
Dearest Frank,
There are wonderful angels who I know are guiding and watching over me and though I will miss you so, I'm so deeply grateful that now you will be among them.
Thank you for your generosity, patience and love.
Kurt Peterson
April 23, 2020
Frank,
Ay no seas ordinaria! (Literal -Oh dont be so unrefined!)
You used to jokingly scold me to make me laugh.
As a reminder to never forget our good manners.
A reference to a long lost world you and Mom shared as children
growing up in Ponce, which fascinated me.
You were the brother life gave my mother,
the uncle I was so lucky to have,
and a father who brought order to Gustavos life.
You made 150 East 77 our Home.
Never once losing your good manners.
Thank you Frank.
Go dance my friend, free of the gravity of this world.
Love you,
-La Turi
Christina Ryan
April 22, 2020
Frank - you have a very special pocket inside my heart. You were my mentor, my friend, my dancing uncle. I am aching inside that I did not have a chance to say good-bye to you. I can still feel myself dancing your choreography at New Dance Group and hearing your infectious laugh. Your joy for life touched everyone you met. I feel so blessed to be able to carry your legacy of technique in my own jazz classes. I am forever grateful for your love and persistent faith in me. I will always remember having you with me on my wedding day. I love you forever my beautiful friend. Hugs and kisses from the kiddos. Besitos amor.
Regina Paglia-Smoler
April 21, 2020
Frank loved his art! He was a wonderful performer, an amazing teacher, and a true friend! I knew Frank 50 years! I will miss him very much.
Abby Levine-Saxon
April 20, 2020
I love Frank Pietri - he was my first jazz teacher, responsible for my whole career in a way. Always made me feel loved - I was always so happy to see him.
April 20, 2020
I was his Maria Juana and he was my Paco. We taught together for many years,and he was my friend. I will miss him very much. RIP Paco
Love,Mary Jane Houdina
April 20, 2020
Frank had an amazing spirt and sense of humor. His classes were fun and inspiring, especially for a non-dancer like me. Frank choreographed the dance numbers in my show Havana B.C.I will forever be grateful.
Sigrid
April 20, 2020
Frank, Ill always be grateful to you for rekindling my passion for dance in a warm, supportive community. Thanks to you, I had the courage to audition and perform at a later stage in life. Ill never forget your warmth, encouragement and mentorship. I was so fortunate to study with a true master. Sleep in peace, dear Frank. From your hija latina, Sigrid
Kathleen McSherry
April 20, 2020
I'll never forget your warm, open laugh. You were always so generous with your friendship to me.
Diana Pappas
April 19, 2020
Frank, Thank you for creating a family for so many of us who came to your class for the dance...and gained so much more. You will inspire me forever
Gigi Vega
April 19, 2020
Ill never forget as a child my Mom taking us to see Frank dance In the Broadway production of Promises, Promises. We ya great orchestra seats! Frank was my Moms first cousin. She loved him always. And now they can dance together in heaven. Rest In Peace Frank.
April 19, 2020
I miss you now and forever. My heart overflows with memories of a magnificent friendship of over fifty years. Now, dearest Frank, you can teach the angels how to dance.
Leah
April 19, 2020
Dear Frank.. On behalf of the Vega Higuera branch but most importantly on behalf of Mom, Sylvia Vega Higuera, who left us in January, may your soul rest in peace. She liked you a lot. Amen
Jeff Malley Vega
Joanne Rosaly
April 19, 2020
Always in our heart and prayers, Rest In Peace dear Francisco
Marcia Savella
April 19, 2020
Frank created a safe, loving space where one could learn from his vast experience, share hours of fun and laughter and make meaningful lifelong friendships. He opened his heart and home and we all became a diverse, extended family. The memories are forever treasured.
With love and gratitude...
Marcia Savella
Carmen Ada Rosaly
April 19, 2020
Will always be remembered in my heart and in my prayers.
April 19, 2020
Remembering my lifelong friend, loving, generous creative human being. Wonderful memories remain alive. Clara
Margaret Emory
April 19, 2020
Rest In Peace beloved Frank. You were such an inspiring light for all your students, me being one of the many.
Sylvia Rosaly
April 19, 2020
Francisco was an extraordinary person, dear cousin and a special human being. We will always remember you Frank, your funny remarks, your love to the family and your great friends which were your family. Rest In Peace Frank. Love you!
Ken Hornbeck
April 19, 2020
Thank you, Franko, for your countless gifts to the world. You are truly loved.
Jaíme Galindo
April 19, 2020
Frank brought the joy of Dance back to me when I thought I had lost it forever after long debilitating illness. His patience tenacity and love brought it all back. I am indebted to him forever and take his spirit with me wherever I roam RIP my beautiful man
Pio Cabada-Bleier
April 19, 2020
My heart breaks to have had to say goodbye forever to the man who had been my best friend, a roommate, and who had represented a real father to me, who walked me down the isle when Mark and I married, the man who mentored me about life, and the man who taught me everything about dance and life and how they intertwined - Life is a dance, so dance and live life with full commitment, energy, and passion. I called you, Big Daddy and you called me, Your son. I will miss the terrace cocktails and watching The Golden Girls reruns with you. I love you, Frank Pietri.
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