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John Willis
June 8, 2018
Hi Mike, Kelly, Max & Dylan,
Barely a day goes by when I don't think of Zach. It seems like yesterday when he sat on my couch selling me my Cutco knife set.
I remember Zach as such a sharp, smiling, polite young man who was also such a good player and ambassador of the game of lacrosse.
I continue to be so very sorry for your loss but I'm reminded how blessed we all were by knowing such a remarkable young man.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Frank family.
Jean Conte
June 4, 2018
Thinking of all of you as this sad anniversary approaches. You are in our hearts and prayers. With love, Jean and John Conte
Ralph Cecere
January 28, 2018
Michael...I wanted to express my sympathies to you and your family for the tragic loss of your son...I had run into you today at the gym and wasn't certain if I should express my condolences to you... I wanted to say our thoughts and payers are with you, and I hope you can find solace in knowing you raised a great young man
Laurie Collins
July 18, 2017
To Zach's family,
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I met Zach through Tufts Medical Center Executives and he was always the utmost professional, kind and pleasant. The loss of Zach is unimaginable but I hope all of the wonderful memories you have of him will help to guide you through. May God bless all of you.
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Paul M
June 21, 2017
I met Zach randomly, he cold called me. I really did not need a new suit (purchased one anyway) and typically would hang up, but not this guy, he was so engaging. I met with him 6-8 times and talked on the phone about 20, over 2 year period. I truly enjoyed our interactions, he really has a captivating personality. Like others that have posted, I am truly saddened and shocked that he has passed. I am in my 50's and Zach taught me (did not tell him) how to really interact with people. This guy was game changer for me and will never forget the lesson learned. I am lucky to have met him, will always remember our interactions. Rest well my friend.
Maureen Howland
June 15, 2017
To the Frank family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Zachary. We have been shocked and terribly saddened and thinking of you every day.
From your neighbors the Howland family (Maureen, Fred, Vanessa, Freddie, Heidi and Christian)
Greg Remmes
June 14, 2017
Mike & Kelley& Family
So very sorry to hear about Zac. our thoughts & prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Greg & Donna Remmes
Don and Pam Hart
June 13, 2017
Prayers and sympathy.
June 13, 2017
Mike, Kelly and family,
On behalf of the Schroder family, I wanted to express our condolences for the devastating loss of Zach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
God bless you all,
Chip Schroder, Manlius, NY
Tony Marschall
June 13, 2017
Mike,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Life is always too short, and sometimes it's way, way too short.
Be strong. Tony Marschall
Lisa S
June 13, 2017
Mike , Kelly and Family,
I am so so sorry for the loss. My heart goes out to you , your family and all that knew him
Melissa Marquardt
June 12, 2017
Dear Kelly and Mike,
I am a friend of Liz Curran's and haven't seen you in many years. But, I was so saddened to learn of this news. The loss of a child is unimaginable, and I am so, so sorry. Please know that your Zach and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Missy Marquardt
June 12, 2017
Mike and Kelly,
It has been many years since I've seen you but my heartfelt condolences at your loss.
Shannon and I are thinking of you and your family.
John Palinkas
Brenda Burns
June 12, 2017
Mike & Family,
My heart breaks for you, my thoughts, prayers and lots of love are with you all.
May all your wonderful memories of Zach help you through this difficult time.
Lisa Vouras DMD
June 12, 2017
Kelly, Mike, Max & Dylan,
So very saddened to hear of Zach's passing. He was such a Great young Man. Our thoughts are with your Family during this time.
Dr Vouras & Staff
steve Nucci
June 11, 2017
Zach is a people builder, a difference maker, a gift from God to bless so many people on this earth and make an impact in their lives. He so loved his parents Mike and Kelly as well has brothers Max and Dylan
All Zach thought and spoke about was helping others succeed, he was self-less, thoughtful and kind.
We all miss you greatly Zach especially your Tom James Family,
God Bless you, your parents and your brothers
All my best ,
Steve R. Nucci
Tom James Co.
Lance and Sandy Baker
June 11, 2017
May the love from family and friends and the wonderful memories of Zachary be with you all, and help you through these difficult times. Sending our love and blessings.
Raina, Braedan, Derryn, & Sue Langlois
June 11, 2017
Kelly, Mike, Max, & Dylan ~ Our hearts are broken with yours. We love you & we will hold Zach in our hearts for always.
Linda Davis
June 10, 2017
Mike and Family:
I will always remember how warm and welcoming you were to Corey when he started lacrosse. When he told me about Zack I couldn't begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak you must be feeling. I realize nothing I can say will make u feel better, but know that there are people who have you in their thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories you have sustain you in the difficult days ahead....Linda Davis and family
Rachel Cebra
June 10, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Max, and Dyl,
Words can't express the sadness that has been on my heart these last few days. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Love always.
Bev and Mike Hebert
June 10, 2017
I can not imagine the heartache you are feeling now. I hope you know how much the Frank family is loved by so many people and it will help you through these hard times. Life can be so hard sometimes, so we have to look back at the memories and cherish the time we were luckily enough to have with them. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Ilan Tiagai
June 10, 2017
Dear Kelly and Family, I'm so sorry to hear the tragic news. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times. Warmest regards, Ilan
Lisa (Pericola) Case
June 10, 2017
I didn't know Zach but can offer my prayers for you and your family each day. May you find support through the love that you have for each other, with family, and friends. My sincere condolences, Lisa.
Joyce Tapper-Benham
June 10, 2017
I am Emily Benham's mom and wanted to tell you how very sad I was to hear about Zack. I know that Zack's friendship with Emily was very special. She will miss him tremendously. I can't imagine how devastated you all must be. He was a wonderful young man with enormous promise. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Sharon & Dave Kutz
June 10, 2017
We were so sorry to hear of Zach's passing. May all the wonderful memories you've shared sustain you during this difficult time.
Amy Walsh
June 10, 2017
To the Entire Frank Family. I am so sorry to hear of Zach's passing. I have many fond memories of babysitting the boys when they were younger. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Myrna Watkins
June 10, 2017
To the Frank and Kelly families, I am so saddened to learn of your loss. I have no words that can help now, but please know that my thoughts are with you. The Frank family has always been so special to me, and I grieve for your son, grandson, brother, cousin, who must have been a terrific young man, in the Frank tradition. Mike and Kelly, I never knew you were living so close to me in Massachusetts. I wish you all strength and peace. With much love, Myrna Watkins. (Dewitt neighbor)
Suba Dorairaj
June 9, 2017
Kelly, We are so sorry for the loss of your son Zach. May you and your family find strength during these tested times. May his soul rest in peace.
Janet Bush Burton
June 9, 2017
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and for the heartache your family is going through.
Dawn Blaszka
June 9, 2017
I have heard many wonderful things about your very special son from a mutual friend Paula Cameron. I am so sorry for your great loss! Thoughts and prayers to all of your family !
Lois Schaffer
June 9, 2017
To the Frank family- We were so saddened to hear of the death of your beloved son, There are no words that can console you at this time. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The Franks have always been our idea of true family. With sorrow and love- Lois & Mike Schaffer- old neighborhood friends now living in Florida and Fayetteville, NY
Jim Zogby
June 9, 2017
Michael and Kelly,
Your grandmother, Sameera, was my first cousin and her father, Habib, was the patriarch of our wonderful family. I'm writing because I heard the terrible news about your son's death. I can't even begin to understand the hurt you must be feeling at the loss of Zachary. We don't know each other, but we are family and I grieve with you. I pray that God will give you the strength you will need.
Paul & Grace Birmingham
June 9, 2017
Kelly, Mike, boys, Papa & Frank families,
We are so very sad & sorry to hear about Zack. Words can not fill your loss, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
keith dearden
June 9, 2017
to mike and Kelly, so sorry to hear this news. steve badois had kept me updated and I just wanted to offer our families condolences.
Tammy MacDonald Klingele
June 9, 2017
Kelly and Family,
Sending all my love and prayers to you.
wendy white-gellert
June 9, 2017
Kelly and family,
So sad to hear about your son Zachary. Our family are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
The White Family Lafayette, NY
Mahesh Sheth
June 9, 2017
Kelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family from ours. - Mahesh & Tracy, Ashland, MA June 9th, 2017
Chris, Mary & Christian Heidenreich
June 9, 2017
Mike and Family,
We grieve with you. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to God for you all.
The Heidenreich Family
Laura Capone [email protected]
June 9, 2017
Kelly,
Words could never begin to express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. My heart aches for you, Mike, Maxwell & Dylan. You will find strength in each other because that is the kind of loving family you are.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Laura Capone
Dave Konys
June 9, 2017
In this time of incomprehensible loss and sorrow, may your family move forward with the love and support of each other. So very sorry for your untimely and unexpected loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lisa Straus
June 9, 2017
I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family and to all that knew him.
Vince , Therese Carroll
June 9, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Frank family.
Ken Owens
June 9, 2017
Kelly & Family - An unthinkable tragedy that no family should have to endure, I am so very sorry for your loss of Zachary. May memories of him always keep a smile on your face.
Scott & Crystal Fullam
June 9, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Max and Dylan - we are soo very sorry for your sudden loss of Zach. You are such a great family that we admire and look forward to seeing every summer in ME. Our hearts ache for you.
John Willis
June 9, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Max & Dylan,
Speaking for myself, my son and especially the Wakefield Lacrosse Community we are all so very sorry for your loss. Zach has touched so many of our lives in so many wonderful ways, he will be greatly missed.
Our love and prayers go out to you.
June 9, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Max & Dylan,
Speaking for myself, my son and especially the Wakefield Lacrosse Community we are all so very sorry for your loss. Zach has touched so many of our lives in so many wonderful ways, he will be greatly missed.
Our love and prayers go out to you.
John Willis
Russ& Sandy Palmer
June 9, 2017
To the Frank Family-Sorry doesn't even begin to cover it. My heart aches for you all. May the love and support of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Dorothy Palumb Alexander
June 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Obviously a special kid from a great family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie Patterson
June 9, 2017
Mike & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Melanie Patterson (Arauco)
Paul, Pat, Sam and Jake Ross
June 9, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Max and Dylan - the loss of Zach has created a void in our Steamboat Landing family that will be felt by all of us for a long, long time. We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to watch him grow from a small boy into a young man who always brought great pride to his family and a smile to his friends. We are truly heartbroken.
Jean Conte
June 8, 2017
Our hearts are breaking for you. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen (Hehn) Schneider
June 8, 2017
Dear Frank family:
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Zachary. I grew up in the same town as Mike and lost a brother when he was similar in age. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during what I am sure is a very difficult time.
Ian Cebra
June 8, 2017
Hey Zach,
As I write this I think about all the incredible experiences I had with you during our childhood. Tubing, wakeboarding,wiffle ball, fires, man hunt, barbeques, the list goes on. And the one thing that sticks in my mind throughout it all was you always had a positive and happy outlook on life.
Your parents are two of the most loving and caring I've ever met. I can see both of them in you and in your two brothers. It breaks my heart that you were taken from then so suddenly, I just hope that everyone that you impacted in your life will truly never forget how alive and cheerful you made them feel.
Until me meet again and this time I'll bring the man sodas.
Mike,Kelly,Max and Dylan,
Nothing can replace the hole you all feel in your hearts right now. I just hope that you find some sort of peace in knowing Zach was an amazing man and that his light shines through every person he knew.
I love you all so much.
Ken Voutt
June 8, 2017
Mike, Kelly, Maxwell and Dylan,
I'm so sorry For the loss of Zachary. I can not imagine what you guys are going through with your loss. Myself, Teresa and our two boys send our condolences and hope you all do okay during this difficult time.
brenda jo hubbard
June 8, 2017
This is tragic. I am so sorry and feel just horrible that this had to happen to such a wonderful and close knit family. He was way to young and this is so unfair. God Bless.
Jody Seiberg
June 8, 2017
Kelly, Michael and the entire Papa family you have been in our thoughts and prayers since Aunt Bernadette called last week with the news of Zach's hospitalization, It brings back so many memories of young men we lost to soon. Jack was 23,passing in 1983, many years have passed, we have all gotten older but he is always the picture of youth and will remain that way always in our hearts.as your Zachary will as well. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and the entire family. With Love Jody Seiberg and Judy Baldwin
Jill Axenfeld
June 8, 2017
Kelly, Mike and the Papa and Frank families,
On behalf of the Axenfeld family, I am sending our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paula Guttadauro
June 8, 2017
Dear Max and Dylan, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. If Zach served as a role model for the two of you he must have been an extraordinary young man - my heart goes out to you and your family.
Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy for your loss, Mrs G (WHS)
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