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Joseph Frankovsky Obituary
March 17, 1935 - June 28, 2014
Joseph A. Frankovsky, Passed away on June 28, 2014. Joe was born on March 17, 1935 in Jessup, PA, and survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and children: Martha Sherman of Marietta, GA; John Frankovsky of Acworth, GA; Beth Oravetz of Pearland, TX; Peter Frankovsky of Boulder, CO; and surviving sister, Anne DeSerio of Buckeye, AZ. Joe has one granddaughter, five grandsons and is a beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. He began his career at IBM in 1959 and held positions in Kingston, NY; Endicott, NY; Franklin Lakes, NJ; Lexington, KY; Boulder, CO; and Purchase, NY. Joe was a Quarter Century Club and Gold Circle Award member with IBM. His career touched many people's lives with his leadership and guidance. Joe and Barbara retired to Sarasota in 1992. Mass will be held at the Church of the Incarnation in Sarasota on Saturday, July 5th at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Church of the Incarnation, 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota or Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL
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Herb Bowers
November 14, 2024
I began my IBM career as a new 1967 engineering graduate in support of Joe´s printer manufacturing project in Endicott, NY. He was funny, smart and gave me inspiration to pursue a long 40 year career with IBM. We reconnected again in 1979 as I considered working for him on assignment in Austin, Tx. He was a great guy and I am sure missed by his family and friends everywhere. RIP Joe. Herb Bowers
Tom Van Tassel
June 26, 2022
Remembering good times in Endicott, Lexington, Franklin Lakes and Boulder and thankful for Joe´s mentoring me.
I often remember experiences we had together.
Dean Benton
June 26, 2021
I had a lot of respect for Joe Frankovsky. I hated it when I got this news. Prayers for his family and friends.
Tom Van Tassel
June 26, 2020
It is hard for me to believe that it has been six years since Joes passing. I think if him often. He has inspired me to mentor others as he mentored me. I am still sharing stories with mutual friends and acquaintances. Sadly, fewer as time goes on. Barbara, I have mis-placed your new contact information since your move and will try to contact John.
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Barbara Costello
July 23, 2014
For my dear friend, Barbara,
Please know that you are in my heart every day. Blessings to you and all of your family.
Patty Stachel
July 7, 2014
My condolence to Barb and the family. I sang with Joe in the church choir and enjoyed going out for breakfast on Sundays with him and Barb and other choir members. He was a wonderfully talented singer who always had a knack for cheering everyone up. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Dean Benton
July 5, 2014
Joe, I look forward to working for you again, I'm sure you are into something. Prayers for all the family.
Tom Van Tassel
July 3, 2014
My condolences and prayers go out to Barbara and Joe's family.
Joe was a major influence in my life and career. He was a wonderful mentor and I was fortunate to have worked with him at IBM in Endicott, Lexington, Franklin Lakes and Boulder.
He was a great motivator and an extremely charismatic leader. I feel so fortunate to have had him as a part of my life and while I will miss him, I will never forget him.
He had a great singing voice and I know he is now making some great music with the angels.
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