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Frank DeCesares Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

FRANK DeCESARE Age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and resided in Palm Beach County for 35 years. Frank was best known for his renowned restaurant DeCesares The Place for Ribs which was a North Palm Beach Landmark for 29 years. He touched many hearts and will be deeply missed by all. Frank was truly one of a kind. He is Survived by his wife Dawn; daughter, Denise (Joe); son, Dennis; brother, Sy (Grace); sisters, Jan and Pauline (Bob); grandchildren, Danielle and Dominic. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 17 at 12:00 Noon at St. Clares Church in North Palm Beach. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Frank DeCesare's name 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Nov. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank DeCesares

16 Entries

Woody McKenzie

December 11, 2006

Savoia and DeCesare's are legends and never to be forgotten the outstanding generosity and care each patron received- Frank had great Class and passed it on to Dennis- Helen and Dennis your are in my thoughts

Cecy Thoresen

November 27, 2006

Dennis, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Denise Hartsook (Pecchia)

November 25, 2006

I was one of the "kids" that Bart writes about above. Frank and Helen were my first employers when I was a young person at 15 years of age. Frank had such a warm, kind spirit and he was always open and supportive to all of us young employees who worked for him. I guess that is why many of us stayed with him for a lot of years. His restaurant at that time, Savoia, was a second home for us, which he and Helen made it that comfortable place for us to work...and play.

My thoughts and prayers are with Frank's family and friends.
Rest in Peace Frank.

Joe McDponald

November 23, 2006

Our Sympathy goes out to the entire Decesare family. Special sympathy and prayers go to Frank's dear brother Sy and Grace. We enjoyed many great diners at DeCesare's. Frank always took great care of his brother SY. We enjoyed the special attention as a guest of SY and Grace. Our prayer and thoughts are with you.

Sy and Grace DeCesare

November 20, 2006

Dear Brother:
You are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.

Marie Tinn

November 19, 2006

Im sorry about Frankie, he was a delight to know at Leisy's, Frankie and Art were true gentlemen, it was nice to interact with them.
My thoughts will always cherish the memories. ............................God rest his soul in heaven.

Maureen (Mo) Breskin

November 18, 2006

My dear Dawn and the DeCesare family,
With sadness and love I send you my sincere sympathy.
Oh, what great memories we all have of dear Frank and what a wonderful life and job he gave to many. Some of my closest friends are the family we all cherish from our years working together.
Your generousity touched many and you'll be missed.
We all have another angel to watch over us.

Joyce Tromblay

November 17, 2006

My deepest condolences to the DeCesare family.

Frank was a kind and generous man and he will be greatly missed.

I have wonderful memories of dinners with my children, grandchildren and friends at DeCesares, the greatest restaurant ever!

Gary Hardcastle

November 16, 2006

Dear DeCesares Family,

My sincere condolences to you and your families. I will never forget the memories of the "DeCesares" days. My heart and prayers are with you.

Your Friend,
Gary Hardcastle

Bruce Mills

November 16, 2006

Frank was a good businessman and a great restaurateur. I spent many hours eating is fare and quaffing his lagers and ales. I miss his greeting when visiting his establishment. I will always remember his hospitality and appreciation for my business. Rest in Peace, Frank.

Merrilee Gorman

November 16, 2006

Dawn & Family,
My thoughts & prayers go out to you all. We will always remember the good times my entire family had at the restaurant.

Earl & Charleen Neiswender

November 16, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy. Frank was a kind & gentle soul, we will miss him. Our trip to Jamaica where we met you and Dawn is memorable. God bless you!

Arthur D Drazan M. D.

November 16, 2006

Frank and i were buddies at the Jupiter cardiac rehab cente 12 years ago. he was a great guy and very supportive as we all were with a common problem. He will be missed by all who knew him

Sharon Gorman

November 16, 2006

I just want to say what a pleasure it was to know Frank. DeCesares was a great place to work. The family is in my prayers and he will be missed.

Kevin O'Shea

November 16, 2006

Frank, you were a good man and I'm
going to miss you.

Bart Williams

November 16, 2006

My good friend Frank,
I would like to send out a special prayer for all of your family, and friends, and especially you, in this time of passing. You were indeed one of a kind. It was truely a pleasure and a great joy, to have known you, and been able to work with you.
From the time I started working with you, and for the passed 30 years, I have many great memories to charish and share with friends and family, You were like a father to alot of the kids that worked for you and we all will miss you deeply.
Frank always had the way of going around to all the people in the rest. and talking to everyone. No matter how rich or poor a person was he would treat everyone with dignity and respect, and always make everyone feel like they we special, which they were to him.
Frank gave the community a great place to dine, and on occasion a place to see celebrities from time to time. He was admired and love by a lot of people, and I am no exception, I will miss you, but never forget you.
Love you with all my heart,
Bart Williams

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