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Frank Tuttle Obituary
Frank "Frankie" Tuttle died on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Absolut Care Center, Endicott, NY after a long illness. He was born September 6, 1956 in Elmira, NY to Kathleen "Teen" McGuire Tuttle Smith and Wilbur Earl Tuttle. He was predeceased by his half-brother, Earl Tuttle; his maternal grandparents, Laura and Kenneth McGuire; and paternal grandparents, Marion and Mildred Tuttle. In addition to his parents, Frankie is survived by his half-sister, Kimberly Winter; his stepfather, Donald Smith; his stepmother, Sharron Tuttle; his aunts, Bessie McGuire and Anne Akers (Allen); and his uncle, Thomas McGuire (Mary). Surviving cousins include Diana McComb, Stephen and Randolph Brown, Clinton, Daniel, Kevin and Budd Akers, Brenda Hoose and Karen Vanetten; his great aunts, Elsie Burns and Virginia White; and his great uncle, Paul Tremblay. Frankie's journey through life as been a difficult one, but he maintained a friendsy and upbeat attitude in spite of a life-changing disability. Frankie was a senior in Newfield Central High School when he was in a serious auto accident, leaving him with a debilitating head injury. He had been a star basketball player but was not able to play after the accident. He did return to Newfield Central School from which he graduated. After graduation, he worked for several years for Challenge Industries in Ithaca. Many family members are members of the Lions Club in Newfield and could be seen carrying and reading paperback books as he walked around Ithaca. More recently he lived in Binghamton. When he could no longer live on his own, he was placed with Absolut Care in Endicott and was doing well until recently. Memorial Services will be held at Bangs Funeral Home Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at noon with 11:00 a.m. calling hours preceding the services. He will be buried at the Trumbull's Corners Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the parents and step-parents would prefer donations go to the Trumbull's Corners Cemetery Association, PO Box 112, Newfield, NY 14867.
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frank tuttle
April 29, 2012
frank,you had so many friends that miss you. you had a rough life but handled it like a man. i love you and miss you. teen your mother
pIXI lott
April 27, 2012
IMy heart broke as i read the passing of Frank. he was such a special and caring person. When I bartender at the Derby, he used to come in with a handful of flowers for me. Always had a kind word to say. Ran into him throughout the years, with paperback book always at hand or in the back pocket..and he ALWAYS remembered me..as I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM!!! rEST IN PEACE MY SWEET FRIEND!
Bambi Crance
April 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all.
Michelle Bulger Armstrong
April 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Connie Delfino
April 24, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Frankie was a great kid and a good friend in high school. I will always remember our fun in school and out. Frankie, Chris and I had many adventures. What a hard hand he was dealt. My prayer are with you all.
Connie Ostrander Delfino
Betty Collins
April 24, 2012
Frankie, I remember the times you and my son Danny used to play together at Grandma Tuttle's house.God Bless You. You are now in the Loving Arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Linda Ebert
April 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Family and friends. I knew Frank for many years and it was fun to meet frank on the street some where in ithaca or newfield. you could be sure of a smile from him and you would always leave him with a smile on your face. Frank will be missed.
Barb Protts
April 23, 2012
RIP Frank...it had been many years since Newfield Central but those years together kept you in my thoughts and prayers... God Bless your friends and family during this time of loss. Barb Protts
Norfe Pirro
April 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family!
Tim Hayes
April 23, 2012
Im very sorry for your loss.I dint know Frank real well however he was always friendly to me and I always enjoyed seeing his ties...God Bless You!
April 23, 2012
Aunt Teen and Uncle Donnie, my thoughts are with you. Your niece Diana
April 23, 2012
My thoughts and Prayers go out to Frankies family and friends. I will always see Frankie walking down the halls at NCS. God Bless you, Buddy. Rest in Peace
Melinda Rice
April 23, 2012
RIP Frank, my prayers and thoughts to your family. May you now have peace. You will be missed by those that knew you.
Melinda Schlick (Rice)
Ricky D Smith
April 23, 2012
First off RIP Frank! Miss those times from down on the Commons when I'd see you giving out flowers to people, and the coffee we shared before I went to work at Wilcoxs Press . And all the great times in School .Your Sunny smile and manner will be missed. Your friend always Rick.
K Blayda
April 23, 2012
Kind thoughts and Blessings to Frankie's family and friends. He is remembered well by people near and far.
Ardell Allen
April 23, 2012
So many memories...Christmas Formal, Newfield dances, camping on Connecticut Hill.......R.I.P. sweet man.
Linda Ennis
April 23, 2012
Teen and Don, so sorry to hear of Frankie's passing. His struggles are over now, may he rest in peace.
Jackie Armstrong
April 23, 2012
My heart goes out to Frank's family. He always held a special place in my heart. Rest in peace, Frankie.
Rick Little
April 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to all of Frankies family . May you rest in peace my friend.
Edna Stalley
April 23, 2012
Our prayers are with Frank and with his family at this sad time but our memories of Frank are clear and filled with laughter and kindness.
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