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Frank Stockmal Obituary

Stockmal, Sr., Frank J..
Frank J. Stockmal, Sr., age 82, of Derby entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of 48 years to Dolores (Agriesto) Stockmal. Frank was born in Derby on November 8, 1932 son of the late Charles and Julia (Dobek) Stochmal and was a lifelong Derby resident. He was a Fabricator at Sikorsky Aircraft for 56 years until his retirement. Frank was a U.S. Airforce Veteran during Korea and was a lifelong member of the Catholic War Veterans St. Michael Post 1562. He is the beloved father of Frances Lombardi and her husband John, Stephen Stockmal, Christine Stockmal and her fiance Thomas Scharf and Frank Stockmal, Jr. and his wife Rhonda, brother of, Charles Stochmal, Helen Hanchryk, Genevieve Vincent, Theresa McNamara and Caroline Arbona. Frank is the loving grandfather of Robert, Richard and Rebekka Roshon, Ashley Schwarzkopf, Amber Simon, Katie Stockmal and Frank Stockmal, III and great grandfather of Evan Schwarzkopf and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Frank is predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Joseph, Casmier, Stanley and Benjamin Stochmal and his sisters, Mary and Ann Stochmal, Josephine Bush, Sophie Hoynack, Elizabeth Gucwa and Stephanie Pczonka. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. On Tuesday, his funeral will leave at 10:15 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Church. His burial with full military honors will be in the spring at St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences at www.adzimafh.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Mar. 20, 2015.

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Donna DiPoalo/DeRosa

March 29, 2015

I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. I wish I could have been there in person to offer my condolences but we now live in South Carolina. May you find Gods peace and comfort during this difficult time. He will be missed!

Dennis Salzer

March 22, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Frank's family for your loss. He will be missed at the Catholics War Veterans Post 1562 in Derby.

March 21, 2015

Our country is in mourning for a veteran has passed away today.

Anita Dugatto

March 20, 2015

I am so sorry for you loss. I wish there was something that I could say, but words cannot express the pain of losing a loved one. Please know that there is hope and comfort in the days ahead. Soon God will wipe away all tears and pain

Jean & Robert Spoor

March 20, 2015

Frank was a wonderful man...always smiling, always happy. I have many fond memories of spending time with him on New Years Eve and at other family parties. Kocham ciebie caym sercem...you will be dearly missed.

Our love and prayers to all of you,

Michele Lazzaro

March 20, 2015

Our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vincent & Michele (Stockmal)Lazzaro

Paul Stochmal

March 20, 2015

What a great uncle. Never had a bad word for anyone.Will be greatly missed.

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