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Joseph Frank Obituary
Irondequoit : Passed away Sunday November 20, 2011 at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. Joe was the 5th of 10 children raised on a farm on Brown Road in Irondequoit. Predeceased by parents, Joseph and Anna; brothers, Carl, Gene, Bob, Andy; sisters, Agnes Schaber, Rita Stephany, Margaret Mendick. He is survived by his devoted wife Monica of 54 years; sons, Tom (Margaret) of Fairport, Ron (Terese) of Greece; grandchildren, Mike, Chrissy, Jessica, Andrea; sister, Mary (Pat) Murphy; brother Dick (Erna) Frank and several nieces and nephews. Joe was a proud member of the Ridge-Culver Fire Department for 70 years. His passions were his family, working hard, growing vegetables, and watching his grandchildren grow. Special thanks to Grace, Chris, Betty, Jamie (Touching Hearts), Mike M., and Point Pleasant Fire Dept. for their caring support.
His family will receive friends TUESDAY 1:00 - 3:00 & 6:00- 8:00pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy South). Friends are invited to meet the family WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM at Blessed Kateri at St. Salomes Church for his Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to, Ridge-Culver Fire Association, 2960 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622. Please feel free to bring along any written memories you have of Joe or go to: www harrisfuneralhome.com.
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November 23, 2011
Knew Joe from Leschorns Gas Station and the Forest House. Great,,..Great Guy, Haven't seen him in years as I'm now a Florida reident....Say "hello" to Dick Frank for me......Len Ehlers
November 22, 2011
Joe was a wonderful and funny man. We always enjoyed seeing him at firehouse events. He always had a story to tell. We are sorry for your loss. Scott and Martha Erbland
Allison & Ed Moreland
November 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ted & Erin Piotrowski
November 22, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss.
November 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 21, 2011
its hard to believe joe is gone, he was a great man two things he loved the most was telling us jokes and talked about his grand kids he was a true family man he was always my idle growing up... mike deutsch
John Cullati
November 21, 2011
It is hard to say goodbye and we don't want to, but we need to remember that he touched so many peoples lives positively. He leaves an amazing legacy behind. Joe left the world a better place than when he found it and for that we will alway be grateful. We will miss you but we will remember you fondly. When spring time comes and the tomato plants get planted I will be thinking of you Joe -
Devon Geen
November 21, 2011
To Joe and his family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your difficult time. Joe was a great man and he will be missed. The Geen family Chris, Peter, Devon, Logan and Katie
M Lippa
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace Joe - you were one of the few genuine spirits at RCFD, an amazing man. M Lippa
November 21, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss - everyone loved Joe and he will be missed! The Burkovich Family Bill, Lisa Luke and Sarah
David Merkel
November 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elaine Stein
November 21, 2011
Aunt Monica, Tom and Ron,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers and I'll have lasting fond memories of Uncle Joe.
Mary Grace Callipare
November 21, 2011
Dear Ron,Terese,Jessica,Andrea and the entire Frank family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories and know that he is now at peace.
Love, Phil,Mary Grace and Casandra
November 21, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. David and Fran Klaver. (Carol Stein's sister and brother-in-law)
November 21, 2011
Aunt Monicca,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, David and Mary Beth Stein
November 21, 2011
So sorry to know Joe is going now he can talk to my mother every day again. Judy Steo
Peg Abbamonte
November 21, 2011
Please everyone take a minute to salute your refrigerators if it is an Admiral or a General Electric. One of Uncle Joe's favourite jokes. Love, Peggy
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