Frank J. Shivick Jr.

FELTON - Frank J. Shivick Jr., 61, passed away after a courageous four year battle with ALS, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 21, 1950, in Springfield, Mass. Frank had worked as an auto body technician and retired in 2007 due to disability. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren, going to car shows, and going to the beach, even when he was using a walker. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Shivick Sr. He is survived by his wife of six years, Linda Shivick; his mother, Belinda Shivick of Dover; three daughters, Michelle Shivick and her companion Toby McElwee of Newark, Kristen Likens and her husband Bill of Felton, Mary Bernadette Ball and her husband Erik of Dover; stepsons, Kris Dimon of Mattituck, N.Y., Jason Hand and companion Heather Cheney of Milford; two sisters, Belinda Roberts and her husband Pat of Dover, Susan Wrightson and her husband Terry of Rising Sun, Md.; a brother, John Shivick of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Zachary Shivick, Dalton Shivick, Xander Likens, and Jordan Cheney; and his faithful companions, Border Collie Shadow, and his cat Serenity. A memorial service will be 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may gather one hour earlier. Although flowers are appreciated, the family wishes Frank be remembered with donations to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; or ALS Association, 321 Norristown Rd., Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19001-2755. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.