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Frank Boos Obituary
Boos died Tuesday at his home from complications from vascular disease, his son Jonathan said.
Boos, an original member of the show's cast, appraised thousands of mainly silver antiques as the show toured American cities for the past decade.
Marsha Bemko, executive producer of the show, said that in some cities, Boos would appraise hundreds of objects, many of them of little value, but still would make people feel good about their antiques. She said Boos loved sharing his years of knowledge, telling people the origin and age of their items.
He also ran an auctioneer, appraisal and gallery business in Troy for more than 37 years.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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Shane Hart
Yesterday
Watching Mr. Boos right now on Road Showhe is missed
January 23, 2025
Just saw a repeat of the show and was reminded of Mr Boos. It felt like I was seeing an old friend. God bless you
Laurie Carlson
July 13, 2019
I have watched the 'Road Show', it seems forever now. I always lived the presentors who talked with the people about their wares, finds, and treasures.
I particularly loved Frank Boos...for more than one reason.
Mainly, I wondered if he is/was he related to an old classmate of mine from 30th Street in Berwyn, Illinois.
Even so, I just enjoyed his we are, and presentations.
Laurie Carlson (nee Zapel) of Berwyn Illinois on 30th Place.
Rick Ackerman
July 3, 2019
Well, its 13 years on now. You are still missed, Frank!! I thought that your health was failing the last couple of times that I saw you. That made me sad. Sad for you. I noted your absence and I wondered. I am now 2 years younger than you when you passed. I wonder how I appear to others. I enjoyed your appraisals. Your kindness and enthusiasm were very apparent!! I am dismayed by the small number of signees. Im sure that you had thousands of fans!! The sentiments were beautiful, though! All my best to you and yours,
Rick
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November 3, 2013
I was always very excited when frank was up for an appraisal ,my wife and I enjoyed his appraisals very much, thank you to his family . He must have been a very happy person , it showed in his work
July 1, 2013
Oh boo I'm going to miss boo boos bow ties and wise advices
Pat Garrett
November 8, 2006
I always enjoyed his apprasials on the show and will miss his imput on antiques.
Peter Curran
October 2, 2006
I worked next to Frank on the Antiques Roadshow several times. He had a great depth of knowledge and even greater bow ties.
Valerie
May 21, 2006
I always enjoyed watching him on the show. His knowledge and personality will be missed.
AHMET KARACA
May 18, 2006
WE HAVE LOST A TRULY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WELL MANNERED GENTLEMAN. HE IS IRREPLACABLE. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO MRS. BOOS AND HER FAMILY.
Sue Ackerman
May 16, 2006
I always enjoyed his appraisals. He had such enthusiam for what he did. He will me missed.
My prayers for his family.
God Bless you.
Anastacia
May 16, 2006
May God provide the family of Frank Boos comfort in this time of sorrow. The love you experienced in this life is carried on forever!
Frank Hudson
May 16, 2006
It's always sad to hear about the loss of someone with the knowledge that Mr. Boos had concerning antiques. He will be missed by many.
Barb Hansen
May 16, 2006
Mr. Boos is going to be sadly miss on the show my prays go to the family.
Audrey Taylor
May 15, 2006
I just want to offer my condolences to the family of this Sweet Spirit. a fan
Alice Bettinger
May 15, 2006
I am certainly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Boos. I remember going to the auction with my dad (the late Tom Craig), and just being fascinated by him.
Thoughts and prayers,
Alice Bettinger
LINDA LENNEAR
May 15, 2006
Sorry to hear about your loss! May God comfort you during this time of grief.
Robert Watkins
May 15, 2006
God Bless his family.
Dee Vosburgh
May 15, 2006
I greatly appreciated his talent and and personality ... he will be greatly missed by all his fans and his friends... Love and Prayers to his family and friends.
David Duke
May 15, 2006
It was a pleasure getting to know you over the air waves. Your love for the finer things of life will be missed.
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids East
May 15, 2006
The Rotary East Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan, sends heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family. He was a wonderful gentleman and will be greatly missed.
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Kristen
May 14, 2006
I extend my sympathy to the family of Mr. Boos. He helped to lay a foundation of love and appreciation of all things aged and antiquated in my life and home. God Speed Mr. Boos. You are loved by family and fans alike; but God saw the value in taking you home.
A Fan.
Josephes
May 13, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
MaryAnnette Murphy
May 13, 2006
My Deepest Sympathies go to his friends and coliguies. I always enjoyed his edjucated apprasials on the antiques road show,May he rest in peace.
LeEllen Klippenstine
May 13, 2006
We very much enjoyed Mr. Boos on the Antique Roadshow. We will ,like many others, miss him. Our Deepest Sympathy to his Family.
EVELYN MORRIS
May 13, 2006
I AM SO SAD TO READ OF THIS DEATH..MR.BOOS WAS SO GREAT ON THE ROADSHOW..HE HAD SUCH A WIDE KNOWLEDGE OF ANTIQUES..I AM JUST A FAN OF THE SHOW..
k p
May 13, 2006
praying for the family during this very difficult time
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