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FRANK BROOKS Obituary
FRANK M., on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Diane T. (nee Maldonado) Brooks; loving father of Jerome (Jennifer), Lisa Marie Sailman (Michael), Kellee Sowell (Jermaine), and Lori DelRossi (David); Pop Pop of 10, brother of Sharon, Melvin and the late William J. Brooks. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Frank was a 34 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol and a dispatcher for the West Norriton Police Department. Relatives and friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration Wed. eve. 6-9 P.M. and Thursday mornng 9-11 A.M. at the JOHN F. GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME, 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. and to participate in his Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hero Scholarship Fund., c/o F.O.P. Lodge #5, 1336 Spring Garden St, Phila., PA 19123 would be appreciated by the family.
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for FRANK BROOKS
LORI DEL-ROSSI
August 17, 2009
I LOVE MY DAD SO MUCH!IF IF I EVER NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE HE WAS THE MAN TO GO TO! I MISS HIM SO MUCH AND LOVE HIM. HE WAS THE BEST DAD EVER!! tHANKS TO EVERYONE'S SUPPORT, AND ACTS OF KINDNESS.
LORI DEL-ROSSI
FRANKS YOUNGEST.
August 17, 2009
Dear Diane,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Call me if you want or need someone to talk to.
Sincerely,
Ro
August 12, 2009
Dear Diane, Lisa, Kellee, Lori and Jerry,
Please know there are no words that can ever adequately express our sorrow to you. Frank was the epitome of a virtuous, honorable, kind, generous and decent man, in all facets of his being. Keep him safely tucked within your heart and trust that he is never far from you. It has been our honor and privilege to be his neighbor and friend these past few years that you've lived in West Norriton. We are very grateful and most fortunate that he held our hearts in friendship and that our paths were destined to cross. He will remain within our hearts forever....
August 12, 2009
chrissy naimoli
August 12, 2009
Dear Kellee and Family,
We are deeply sorry for you lost. I new how much Mr brook was loved by his kids and grandkids Kellee if you need anything just call I am truly sorry
August 12, 2009
Dear Diane and family, I want to wish you all my deepest sympathy. Frank was the best and I have uttered those words many many times. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Frank and I had a great 10pm to 6am squad and Frank is what held us together. Take care of yourself
Richie Cray
Hugh Lynch
August 11, 2009
To the Family of Frank Brooks. I can only offer my condolences for your loss, along with my prayers. I can tell you that I was proud to call Frank my Friend. If Heaven has a Highway Patrol, I am sure that he is at roll call now, preparing to hit the street and you know he is loving it.
Always keep him close in your heart and forever in your mind and he will serve as your faithful guide in the toughest of times. God Bless you all.
lindsay fitzgerald
August 11, 2009
Lori and family .im soo sorry, i only got the chance to know UNCLE frank for a short amount of time while Scott had Chester’s and one day he came in and Scott said this is uncle frank and from that day on I always called him uncle frank lol any way he was a very nice man and im so sorry he had to go so soon im sure hell be watching down on all of you O:)
Karen Jones-Malone
August 11, 2009
Dear Diane & Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mr.Frank. He was a genuinely caring person who expressed it to myself and others in many,many ways...I will never forget him personally delivering the wedding gift for my husband and I. We all will miss him dearly. I pray that God will comfort you all during your time of bereavement. Diane, I pray especially that God give you strength day by day.
J. Schiffler (Ret. PPD)
August 11, 2009
My Condolences to Frank's family, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting your family, but I had the honor of working with Frank in Highway Patrol and the Anti-Crime Team. He was a great supervisor and always had your back and support. He will be missed and I will keep your family in my prayers.
Forman-Kelly family's
August 10, 2009
Dear Diane,Jerry,Lisa,Kellee & Lori,
We are sorry for your loss.Frank was a wonderful person & neighbor.He had a great personality & will never be forgotten.He will truly be missed by all.
Dana Marchisello
August 10, 2009
Dear Brooks Family,
I would like to send my sincere condolences to each and everyone of you. Frank was a great guy who adored his children and grandchildren. Me and all of my family thought VERY highly of him and he will be missed.
Leslie Bembry
August 10, 2009
Dear Diane, Jerry, Lisa, Kellie, Lori and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Although I did not know Frank very long, I felt as though I knew him personally through the loving words spoken by Diane.
I know Frank experienced a great deal of suffering since he was diagnosed with cancer. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that he is no longer in any pain.
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Nancy Rowan
August 10, 2009
Dear Lisa,
I know how much your father meant to you. I know you would do anything for him as he would for you. He was a good kind man with a lot of love for your whole family. He is at peace now and will have no more suffering. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your mom, Kellee, Lori, Jerry and all the kids he loved so much. God bless!
August 10, 2009
Dear Kellee and Family,
We are deeply sorry for you loss. Kellee has told us many stories about what a great father, husband and pop-pop Mr. Brooks has been. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
~Erin, Jauquin and girls
Jerry Brooks
August 10, 2009
On behalf of my family I would like to thank everyone for there kind words and shared memories. They remind us of the joy my Father brought to this world, the lives he touched and the countless friends he made along the way. We find comfort in that.
Thank you all.
Chris & Gary Deck
August 10, 2009
Dear Diane, Jerry, Lisa, Kellie, Lori and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Our Deepest Sympathy, Chris & Gary
Dad
Lisa Marie Sailman
August 10, 2009
My father is and always will be a hero to me. He fought a tough battle. He made his mark in this world as a great Police Officer, Friend, Husband, Father and "Pop-Pop". He was the kind of person you could lean on and trust with anything. Always knew how to make the best of any situation. He will be missed greatly. I know in my heart he is at peace and no longer in pain. I want to thank everyone for all the love and support he was given, it meant so much to him and we will never forget that.
Susan DelRossi- Myers
August 10, 2009
Dear Diane, Lori,Kellie, Lisa ,Jerry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was the nicest man that I have ever met.His sense of humor was still strong up till te end. He was an awesome family man & friend to all of you.He made my brother feel like a son. He was so proud of all of you & he adored his beautiful grandchildren.Heaven is so lucky to have him!!You will always have an angel looking out for you and he will always remain close in your hearts & memories.His Love for you will never end. God Bless You all at this time!We Love You all very much & hope that you in time that you will heal.Love Always,
Susan, Randy, Vinnie and Diana
Raul M.
August 10, 2009
To the Family of Sgt.Brooks,
Even though I didn't get the pleasure of working with your loved one for very long,I have nothing but positive thoughts and good memories in the time we did have together.God Bless you! My condolence to a good mans family.
August 10, 2009
Frank will be missed by so many. Frank would make you laugh by telling jokes and his famous pictures.......he would scan someones face on a different body and post them all around. He was a great Highway cop, cpl., sergeant. Terry Jesberger Ret. Highway Patrol. PPD.
R. P. Adams, Chief of Police, WNPD
August 10, 2009
Frank was a dispatcher for us, sadly for only a short time. In that time he served as a lifeline for the officers on the street. He quickly became a friend and, at times, a mentor. The trust in him was complete. He will be missed, but we know he goes to a better place.
Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
August 10, 2009
The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Highway Patrol Sgt. Frank Brooks for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Frank will be broadcast to our 2275 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career. He will continue in our thoughts and prayers during our remaining days. God Bless . . .
Semper Fidelis.
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