Franklin Gingrande

I´m so sorry to hear of Frank´s passing. I´m one of those students that still talks about Frank 30-some years later. Frank has a tremendous impact on my life, encouraged me to learn to scuba dive, and that not all learning happened in a classroom. Just a humble, terrific, caring person. I´m ever grateful that we crossed paths in life.

Frank was one of my teachers at Beacon high school. He was always so kind and cheerful, and was just a dedicated person to not only his students but to life in general. I remember fondly talking about domestic vs. foreign cars at times. He was an avid Saturn lover at the time, and I was a Honda guy. He will be remembered and missed truly.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Frank´s passing. I was a student of Frank´s at Beacon in the 1990s. He was an amazing teacher! One of my favorites! His classes helped me form my viewpoints and opinions of the world. He really challenged us to think and explore important topics. He was a wonderful influence on me during a time when I was in turmoil and impressionable. I´m so grateful for his dedication as a teacher, mentor, and role model. He even taught me a trick to tie my shoes better because my shoelaces were always coming untied. Oddly, that´s one of my favorite memories of Frank. I still tie my shoes like that to this day, almost 30 years later, and it makes me think of him. A few years ago we had a reunion of Beaconites and I´m really glad I got to see him there. My sympathies and condolences to his family and friends. Frank was truly wonderful person. I will always remember him fondly.

We are sorry to hear about your brother passing! We did not meet Frank but I worked with Barbara and want to extend our condolences.
Mariana Zgripcea and Howard Bailey

So sorry to hear of Frank´s passing. I worked with him at JSC Transportation in Waltham. Very nice gentleman.