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for Frank Minik
Tom Jesukaitis
March 23, 2024
Well, Coach, I wrote the first condolence on my phone...never a good idea. I am so appreciative of all you did for me and will always remember those special days at St. Laurence.
TOM JESUKAITIS
March 21, 2024
Frank was a great motivator . I played for him for 4 yrs at St laurence. he got me a scholarship at Louisville in 1968. HE was a good coach who kepr you motivated. HE got me a 4 yr scholarship at univ of louisville. He was a motivator !!! Rest in peace Frank you. Earned it and if your not in heaven i would be surprised!! Adios rest in peace and thx you 4 getting my scholarship to U of Louisville . Thx i will never forget you . Go Vikings Go !!!!
Bob Kelly
July 28, 2021
I just heard of Frank's passing. I met Frank was I was a young boy attending, then working, at Leo Boys Club where he was a counselor. I will always remember that smile, voice and infectious enthusiasm. One of my last encounters with Frank was when I was a Senior at Leo and we crossed the field after the game to shake hands. That was almost 52 years ago and still remember it like it was yesterday:) To the Minik Family, please accept my condolences and I hope you can find comfort in the fact that he left an indelible impression on a young boy many many years ago such that he remembers it like yesterday. RIP Frank and Go Irish!!!
Stephen Hanisits
March 21, 2021
To the entire Minik family my heartfelt sympathy. He was one of the finest men i have ever known. He was a large influence in my life and pray all is well with the family
Mark Mueller
March 10, 2021
My condolences to the entire Minik Family. I had the opportunity to have Frank as a coach, at St Laurence. He had a commanding presence and an infectious smile! The world is indeed a better place having had Frank, although for far too short a time.
Dale R Beatty
March 5, 2021
I knew Frank Minik from St Laurence HS. I graduated in the first class in 1965. I just remember him as a great person, who treated everyone with respect. RIP
Tom Mangan
January 21, 2021
I taught with Frank at St. Laurence in the early 70´s. We used to play Basketball before school either one on one or 3 on 3 against teachers who graduated from the other school in Indiana( St. Joe) . The competition was excessive. Frank was so energetic. He was a Great guy. My condolences. God Bess him
Tom Mangan
Richard L Lovelace
December 30, 2020
Frank Minik was a special person to many people. Like so many other youths in Vandergrift, Pa. he was a role model, mentor, and friend. Quite simply he was our hero. May Mr. Minik rest in peace, and peace be with his family. The man was special.
Kevin Jarvis
December 28, 2020
Most sincere condolences to Matt and Family.
The fiercest competitor, the kindest Man!
R.I.P. Frank
Arlene C. Payne
December 27, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful, fun loving friend and co-worker.
We will miss you always.
Glenn Grozich
December 24, 2020
I met Frank 6 years ago when I was looking to purchase some property.
Frank and I became friends from that day on he was a honest stand up businessman. I will miss Frank and the conversations we had over the past years he was always there to discuss things I had interest in.
Wish there were more people like Frank RIP my friend.
Jim Balich
December 22, 2020
Sincere condolences to all the Minik family. Coach Minik was a dedicated leader who helped you bring out the best in yourself. He turned St. Laurence football into a winning program and perennial playoff contender in just a few short years. After the season, he worked tirelessly for many players (including me) to get scholarships to participate in intercollegiate sports. He truly was one of the most inspirational people I have ever met and would not be where I am without his influence and example. He taught us that through discipline, hard work and a “never give up” attitude, you could achieve great things and overcome virtually all obstacles. Rest In Peace Coach. Carpe Diem
Jim Balich
Class of 1969
Don Sullivan
December 22, 2020
My condolences to Matt, Peggy and the entire Minik family. Although we were only a year apart at Notre Dame, I was so fortunate to meet Frank only in recent years and come to know such a wonderful man. He and Matt were quite a team and not only fun but such a privilege to work with. It was quite clear to me that Frank was a man of great integrity, professionalism and above all, a man who really loved his family. God bless you Frank, we will miss you!
Don Sullivan
Tony Carey
December 21, 2020
A proud Notre Dame man and a good one at that. He will be missed on and off the court.
Charles Goetze
December 21, 2020
Frank was my coach at St. Laurence. Very sad to hear that he passed
Tom Zalud 1970
December 21, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of Frank´s family. Coach, the positive impact you had on so many individuals speaks to the power of your person. Your influence, guidance and direction helped more then you may have ever known. Rest In Peace Coach.
Gary Garrison, Richardson, Texas
December 21, 2020
I lost a great friend. The country lost a very good person.We were close friends and golf buddies of 35+ years. My deepest symphathies to Peg.
Dr Wally Dudek 1970
December 21, 2020
My condolences to all of Frank´s family. Second only to my father, Coach Minik had a great impact on my growth from a boy to a man while I played for him in high school. RIP Coach.
Norm Nuzbach
December 21, 2020
Coach was a special friend to me. He did more for people than he was probably aware of. Truly a man who gave far more to make everyones lives better. I feel i am a better person for having known Frank.
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Norm
Michael Bonet
December 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Minik family.
Frank's laugh and friendship were infectious, but most of all his caring and generosity toward his fellow man. His spirt and zest for life will live on in the hearts and minds of his children, grandchildren and those whose lives he touched. My son Tony and I are proud to have been among them.
Michael & Gayle Bonet
Janine Minik
December 21, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of Frank's loved ones. I offer you my prayers and well wishes during this time of loss in your lives. May his memory be a blessing.
dennis murphy
December 21, 2020
So sad to hear of Frank's passing. Does not seem right for this happen to a good and healthy man. My sympathies to Peggy and his sons. Wish we could have played some more golf here in Florida. A Great teammate and classmate
Mike Mickas
December 21, 2020
Rest In Peace, Coach. You were a major influence on hundreds of players in the early days of St. Laurence HS. I’ll always be grateful for the impact you had on my life. Our condolences to your family.
Ed Westphal
December 21, 2020
Farewell to an innovative coach who treated everyone fairly. You are in my prayers.
Dennis Walery
December 20, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to Frank´s family. He will be missed by your family and the St. Laurence family. For those of us who played football for him, he made a huge impact on our lives. RIP Coach. Dennis Walery class of 1969.
Dave Heckman
December 20, 2020
Farewell Frank may you find eternal peace in the hands of our Lord ... for it is in dying that we are born again. You traveled far from our ragamuffin football field down by the foundry and Greek gardens in Vandergrift. My deepest condolences to Eleanor, Rich and your vast family. God bless all.
Mike Leatherman
December 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Coach was bigger than life to me. He helped make me who I am. He will live on in all those that he impacted.
Joe Bucz
December 20, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family. Coach Minik was a tremendous influence on my life in terms of the values of hard work and fair play that he preached. He recognized my sincere desire to play football and allowed me to work my way onto the team even though I did not have any formal experience. His sociology class was always interesting, and he made sure to also teach us real life lessons as well. When Coach took over the team we were the most losing team in the Catholic League due to the newness of the school, but he instantly transformed us into winners, both as individuals and as a team. He was tough as nails, but always fair, never abusive. RIP Coach, and thank you for injecting your proud spirit of Notre Dame into the Vikings - you will always be remembered.
Dr. Mark Pienkos
December 20, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire Frank Minik Family. Although I was not a member of the St. Laurence H.S. football team while at school, nor had Mr. Minik as a teacher, I always remembered him following my graduation in 1968. High school is a formative time in a young person's life, and even though I did not have a personal student-coach/teacher relationship with Coach Minik, he always stood out in my mind as a person who was a strong role model for all of St. Laurence. I know he was a devoted Viking and as a result, I always remembered him. During my 45+ years serving as a teacher, school counselor, principal, and school superintendent, people like Coach Minik helped guide me in my many decisions affecting students, parents, and staff I worked with. I know that is the case for all who had the good fortune to know him. Rest in Peace, Coach Minik. Know you made a big difference in the lives of many throughout your wonderful life. (Mark Pienkos, StL Class of '68)
thomas mangus
December 20, 2020
May he rest in peace. He lived only a few houses down the street and we went through Vandergrift School system together graduating in 1959. He will be remembered and missed.
DONNA MANNING AND FAMILY
December 20, 2020
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY. HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF FUN TIMES IN HOMETOWN AND SCOTTSDALE RAISING OUR CHILDREN TOGETHER.
Fred Nolen
December 20, 2020
matt,
i always enjoyed working with and telling stories with your dad, we did business but it always seemed to be fun and enjoyable .
i will miss our conversations.
my deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Mark Murphy
December 19, 2020
I had the pleasure playing handball with Frank: he was a fun, fair and fierce competitor.
He was such a tenacious player. A few years ago he entered the 3-Wall National Championships.
He entered in his Singles division which was held on Labor Day weekend in Toledo.
He intended to enter just to participate and then be free to return to Chicago on Saturday to take care of a business obligation that he had planned. So on his Thursday match in the Nationals he upset the #1 player and then on Friday he knocked off another top-seeded player but politely declined to play in the Saturday final in order to fulfill a previous business commitment back in Chicago. Frank was a man of his word.
He was admired and respected by his peers.
Fred Wittenmeier STL 1969
December 19, 2020
My sincere condolences to Frank´s family for their loss. Frank Minik was a man of his word. If you worked hard for him and the team , he´d word hard for you to secure you a college scholarship. In 1969 he came through with over 20 full or partial scholarships for our team. I always respected him.
Here is a picture of Frank when many of us were together at St. Laurence for Mike Mikas induction into the HOF
Bruce Puhr
December 19, 2020
Coach taught me many skills for playing and learning HS football - he will be missed ! My sympathy to his grandchildren-children and wife !
Fran Spellman
December 18, 2020
To Michael, Mark, & Matt. I was so very sorry to read of the passing of your dear dad. Frank was a very special person to me and my family. Please know our hearts are with you. Fran Spellman & family
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