Francis J. Prokop

Francis J. Prokop

Francis Prokop Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2013.
Prokop, Francis (Frank) J.

Johnson City: Frank J. Prokop, 80 of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 11, 2013 at his home. Born February 5, 1933 in Cambria PA. the son of the late Mary and Joseph Prokop. Frank was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Binghamton American Legion Post 1254 and Binghamton Moose Club. Frank worked for Botnick Chevrolet for many years and retired as the Body Shop Manager. Frank loved to golf and hunt. He was an avid gun and coin collector and loved working on cars his entire life. He enjoyed golfing with all his buddies over the years making memories in Myrtle Beach. Surviving Frank are his children: Frank (Susan) Prokop, Endicott, Kevin (Debbie) Prokop, Binghamton, Rick (Michelle) Prokop, Owego and Patricia Prokop, Windsor. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Nicole, Richard Prokop, Ryan Reynolds, Jacob, Nicholas Prokop and their grandmother Beverly Prokop, as well as his close friends George and George Jr. Saleeby. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday December 15th, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, 71 Main Street, Binghamton NY. A Memorial Service to celebrate Frank's life will be held at the funeral home at 3:30 pm. Please visit ParsonsFuneral.Com to offer your condolences.

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December 16, 2013

Gail Knapik posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2013

Michelle & Mark Harder posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2013

Fran Gillen posted to the memorial.

Gail Knapik

December 16, 2013

Dear Debbie & Kevin,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Father's passing Kevin! My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you can take comfort in the Good Memories you've shared throught the years.
Peace Be with you & may God Bless,
Gail & Tom Knapik

Michelle & Mark Harder

December 15, 2013

Deb & Kevin,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Fran Gillen

December 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss ! I had the pleasure of working with him for a few years ! Prayers to all of you.

mark west

December 14, 2013

i had the pleasure of waiting on and playing golf with frank at the moose club and in the wedensday nite moose league what a great man. frank I hope your still hitting them straight up there.

Wm Martin Sr

December 14, 2013

Sorry to read of the passing of Frank. I was married to his sister in-law Phyllis. He loved to work on cars and did a great job repainting my 52 Nash for me. Sorry I never got to play golf with him. My condolences to the entire family included Beverly.
Wm S.Martin Sr.

December 14, 2013

Debbie & Kevin - So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. David always spoke highly of his auto body abilities and learned a lot from him at Botnick's. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
-Julia & David (Woody)

John Pease

December 14, 2013

Rick and family:
so sorry for your loss --may he rest in peace

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