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Don Winston
March 25, 2025
I would very much like to echo what Dan Hogan recently posted, especially about how the "revolutions" (Frank´s word) Frank led in the generator service and repair business are still in place, three decades later. That just doesn´t happen these days - new "flavors of the month" come and go, but Frank G. led an institutional change in this business that has stuck.
And as Dan said, I think Frank would be very pleased to not only know how much he is remembered and missed by his friends and colleagues - but - how his efforts had real staying power. That was really his goal.
Dan Hogan
March 24, 2025
Those of us who were lucky to have worked with Frank continue to talk of his contributions to GE and to our Generator business. Many of the programs Frank initiated are still in place today, much to our benefit.
I think Frank would be pleased to know how much he is remembered and missed by his friends and colleagues.
Michael Znidarich
March 23, 2025
As time goes by, Frank is often in our thoughts and always will be.
Michael, Kathy and Diana
John Godfrey
March 23, 2025
I was once sat in a restaurant in Milan with Frank when a guy came up to the table with roses. We burst out laughing and kindly rejected a purchase.
Frank always enjoyed European food, Spanish, Italian, Polish or French.
Good company, fond memories.
Ibon Goikoetxea
March 22, 2025
Another year is gone by, and Frank's memory never fades...
Wish the best to Margaret and the Garwatoski family
John Godfrey
March 26, 2024
I think of Frank frequently, remembering visiting customers and suppliers, and building a support network in Europe. Most of all I remember how good a mentor he was, great with people, building friendships that last and having fun while doing all that.
A great presence that lasts.
John Godfrey
March 22, 2023
I have been thinking about Frank quite a bit over the last year, I owe much to Franks inclusive ways, a irrepressible. influence to people to get out there and enjoy work or life. I believe they were the same thing to Frank. He is missed! RIP Frank.
Jim Gibney
April 3, 2021
Great guy, co-worker and friend. I will always remember sharing lunch with Frank on Fridays at Ferrari's. He will be missed.
Paul Osborne
April 2, 2021
I worked for Frank in the early 1970's and again through most of the 1990's. His knowledge and memory were absolutely astounding. He was a great man to work for and I for one will remember and miss him forever. Rest in Peace Frank.
Phyllis & Carl Wrublewski
April 1, 2021
Dear Margaret, Mark, Rebecca and the rest of the family,
We all share in your great loss. Frank was such a warm, loving, human being who enjoyed life to the fullest. It was our blessing to come to know him and to have him and Margaret in our family when Mark and Heidi married. We enjoyed sharing two amazing grandchildren who continue to make us proud!
There were many cruises we experienced together over the years, and I think going through the Panama Canal was one of his favorites, being an engineer. He shook a mean Margarita in Mexico! Zip lining on the Oasis was exciting! His photography was outstanding! A part of Frank will be with us always and may that be a consolation as we grieve.
John Fuerst
March 31, 2021
Margaret and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Frank became a great friend through our years of riding together. Frank was always ready for an early Saturday morning (coffee and bagel) bike ride. I'm going to miss my riding buddy. Ride on Frank.
Ana Ramoneda
March 31, 2021
It was an honor to meet Frank. Fierro team has so much to thank Frank for, we are what we are thanks to him, he was the architect of Fierro's transformation. His visits were eagerly awaited. He will always be in our memories. Rest in peace.
Jean-Louis DROMMI
March 31, 2021
Dear Margaret and family members
I came to know Franck during his GE work in France and Europe, some 25 years back. He was so knowledgeable, we socialized and kept in touch ever since.
He even invited me to visit Schenectady, home of GE, company dear to his heart and second to his family.
He visited us in the Alps (se photo) at our place with the GE team and had dinner all together; these were memorable moments.
I sincerely want to express my deepest sympathy to you all that he cherished; for Franck was very human with noble soul.
May he now rest in peace in the Heavens of engineers and cyclists.
Ibon Goikoetxea
March 30, 2021
Ibon Goikoetxea
March 30, 2021
Ibon Goikoetxea
March 30, 2021
Frank was so much more than a leader: on top of the passion, dedication and grit he exuded, he was a people's person, building on personal relations like I have never seen anyone else do: from the moment he interviewed me to join GE during my honeymoon, to the last time playing pinball in his basement, he always made me feel part of the extended Garwatoski clan.
My sincerest condolences to Margaret and rest of the family.
Will see you back in Paradise, brother.
Sherry Stevens
March 30, 2021
Dear Margaret and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Frank was a great guy and I will miss him. We all shared many wonderful memories that I will treasure always. God bless you all and grant you peace.
Bill Stevens
March 30, 2021
Frank and I met 41 years ago. He introduced me to BBQ chicken gizzards. I thought he was playing a joke on me but I was wrong. They were great and we had many gizzard-fests after that. He also got me riding my bike again and we rode hundreds, if not thousands of miles together. I will love and miss you, Brother. Until we meet again...
Michael Znidarich
March 30, 2021
It was an honour knowing you and being friends, Frank.
God bless and rest in peace; we all loved you and will never forget you.
Our most sincere condolences to Margaret and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael, Kathy and Diana Znidarich
Tom Gustafson
March 29, 2021
Thank you Frank for your friendship, your leadership and your companionship during our years together. You will be greatly missed. My prayers will continue for you and your family. Photo from last March.
Dan Hogan
March 29, 2021
Certainly, Frank will always be remembered for his vision, leadership and contribution to the Business. But above all, Frank was a warm and considerate person who highly valued the people around him. It is the human side of Frank that drew people in and made everyone feel like they were appreciated. That was how Frank built so many effective teams.
A great mentor who inspired us all and who's friendship we'll value forever. Thank you Frank for all you did for us.
John Godfrey
March 29, 2021
Deepest condolences to Margaret & the Garwatoski Family.
During our travels through Europe you were always in his thoughts he would often say Margaret would like this or Margaret would love to see this.
His passion for people and the business created a really great atmosphere to work and live. Those times will remain the fondest memories working with Frank and the team he created.
God bless you Frank.
The photo is from Oct 2010 (Milan I believe).
Eugene Botsoe
March 28, 2021
Brother Frank,
You'll be sorely missed! I remember many of our trips together, and the great times we had working all over the world. I talked about you so much my wife knew who you were from my stories, and I think was a little jealous of our bond or maybe it was your great head of hair :)
You are a great friend, a true brother, and I love you!
God Bless you, and may his peace be with you for now and for ever more.
Eugene Botsoe
Dean Baldwin
March 28, 2021
Frank will be greatly missed. He transformed the Power business but did it by including others, sharing his passion and making many friends globally. It will not be the same visiting the United States and not being able to catch up with Frank. Condolences to Margaret and family.
Genezio Silva
March 28, 2021
At this very sad moment we are left with GRATITUDE to God for the opportunity and privilege of having lived moments with this great man and inspiring leader.
God bless his soul.
Rest In Peace Frank G.
(pic from his visit to Brazil in 2011
Don Winston
March 28, 2021
What can I say - we´ve lost a giant. I´ll always remember Frank for his boundless energy and enthusiasm. Here´s a pic from one of our local gatherings - this one in December, 2016. Now you can Rest In Peace, Frank G.
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