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Frank Gongleski Obituary
He was born on Dec. 13, 1944, and he graduated from Central High School in 1962, and thereafter attended the University of Tennessee.
He was employed for many years by Tom Bell Leasing.
His parents were Frank J. Gongleski Sr. and Katie Belle Spence Gongleski. He leaves behind a number of cousins and many dear friends of long standing.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams Ave. in downtown Memphis, with interment to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Lebanon Cemetery in Crockett County, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
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Janice Johnson
August 19, 2012
Dearest Frank You were such a sweet caring gentle soul. My deepest sympathies to your family and dear friends. May you continue to shine bright in all our hearts. Love you always, Janice Johnson, Gainesville TX
David Weatherford
August 17, 2012
Thank you Frank for always making me smile and laugh. What a wonderful gift.
Aunt Jeanne & Frank: 7/24/12.
Jack Young
August 16, 2012
Cousin Frank,
I'm grateful we had a chance to speak on the phone Friday, August 10, just two days before you passed. We will all miss you.
Shelia Tankersley
August 15, 2012
What a great guy! I'm so glad I got to run into him recently and get one of his awesome hugs. Rest in peace my friend. The battle is over.
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Patty Quinn
August 14, 2012
Frank will be missed by many. We will miss that beautiful smile and his happy laughter. Rest in peace my friend.
Aunt Jeanne Young
August 14, 2012
Dearest Frank...It was such a pleasure to visit with you just two weeks ago and I'll always remember how strong you were when we were together. Love you.
Deryl Blount
August 14, 2012
I will miss you, my good friend.
Deryl Blount
August 14, 2012
What a joy to call you my friend.
Brian Bland
August 14, 2012
Sad news, indeed.Farewell to a nice guy, whose family shared many fun times with mine in the good ol' Lyndale days when we were next-door neighbors. I miss Frank's wonderful parents, and I'll miss him, as well.
Charli Hengst
August 14, 2012
Frank I was blessed to have you as part of my cancer family. I am going to miss you with all my heart. I will continue to fight my cancer in honor of you and the rest of our group. Sorry you did make Switzerland but I'm sure God is blessing you with even more beautiful places to visit in heaven. Love you alway your Elvis.
Roberta
August 14, 2012
I will miss you.....
Carol Franklin
August 14, 2012
My cousin Frank was a joy to be with through the years and he always made me smile. I hope that he'll save me a good spot next to him in Heaven.
August 14, 2012
We were blessed to have had the time we did with you! You will be missed!
George Flinn
August 14, 2012
Sorry for the loss of a great person
N Moss
August 14, 2012
Mr.Gongleski you became one of my special friends, I'm going to miss our long talks and funny jokes. Words can't explain how you will be truely missed by everyone.
Cristy BBCF
August 14, 2012
You will be greatly missed.You touched each and every one of our lives here.
August 14, 2012
TOUCHED MY LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS... A TRUE FRIEND INDEED... YOU WILL BE MISSED
Perrylyn Adams
August 14, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. You were so brave and strong. The Memories will live in my heart forever.
Jim Swift
August 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dr. Helen Hiatt
August 14, 2012
Frank will make one of the best Angels yet. Never have I known a more kind, loving, honest, and fun person. I will miss Frank in my life every day.
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