Frank R. WHITE Jr.

WHITE Frank R. Jr., 77 of Harrison, Maine died January 30, 2010 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Born in Waltham Massachusetts. on June 5, 1932 the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Keating White. Frank was a native of Waltham and in his early years worked for his father and with his two brothers Jimmy and David for the family owned business White's Garage. After graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1950, Frank graduated in 1954 suma cum laude from Manhattan College in New York. Frank briefly served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1956. After graduating from Manhattan College, Frank worked his entire career for the New York Telephone / NYNEX Corporation rising over the years to hold various executive level positions. While living in Westchester County, New York Frank was a volunteer with the East Chester, New York fire patrol. Frank and his wife Iris raised their two daughters Elizabeth and Kathleen in Glen Rock, New Jersey where they lived from 1964 to 1992. He was active in the community and was a member of the Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department. In 1992 Frank and Iris retired to Harrison, Maine. While living in Harrison, Frank was again active in the community as a member of Lion's Club, the Appeals Board for the Town of Harrison, the Christmas in Harrison Committee, the Old Home Days Committee and The Long Lake Water Level Committee. Frank grew up playing baseball and was a big Boston sports fan, but his favorite team was the New York Football Giants as he was a season-ticket holder for over 50 years.Frank is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Iris Weale White of Harrison; two sons Francis R. White III of New Orleans and William F. White of Phoenix Arizona; two daughters Elizabeth E. Welch and Kathleen M. Keliher both of Hingham Massachusetts; one sister Paula W. McLaughlin of Port Charlotte Florida; thirteen grandchildren Randy, Ryan, Kathleen, Danny, Matthew, Justin, James, Brendan, Meghan, Molly, Liam, Connor and Caitlin and many loving nieces and nephews,especially Carolyn and Peter Lancia of Portland Maine. He was predeceased by one son John Weston White, two brothers David and James and one granddaughter Melanie.Visitation will be held at the Raymond Wentworth funeral home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton on Thursday evening February 4, 2010 from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM.Memorials in Frank memory are suggested to the Harrison Lions Club P.O. Box 56, Harrison, ME 04040 Attn: Matt Frank. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.AndrewsGreenleaf.com.