Frank Wallar Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Frank Wallar
Start: 2023-12-19T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

Gansevoort, NY ' Frank Wallar, 75, passed away on December 13, 2023.Frank was born on December 8, 1948 to the late Frank and Helen (Kocur) Wallar in Passaic, NJ. He resided in Wallington, NJ until 1979 when he moved to Wilton, NY. Frank attended St. Michael's Grammer School in Passaic, NJ then graduated from Bergan County Technical Vocational School in Hackensack, NJ in 1967.He dedicated his early years to St. Michael's Church as an altar boy as well as being active with the Boys Club in Passaic, NJ where he was a camper, counselor, and volunteer.Frank enjoyed traveling throughout his life. As a young man going cross country, fishing, boating and camping, with his best friend the late Vic Varchola. He had a winter residence in Islamorada, FL with second wife Beth where he had a lifetime membership to the Islamorada Fishing Club. Frank also was a member of the Principessa Elena Society in Saratoga Springs, NY for almost twenty years.Frank married Alice M. Green of Clifton, NJ in 1977. They had two daughters Sandra A. Wallar in 1984 and Christine M. (Wallar) Brackett in 1986. Alice past away in 1994.He married Beth D. Williams of Ballston Lake, NY in spring of 2005, a few months before her passing that August. They had been together just shy of 10 year prior to their marriage.Frank has spent just over 15 years with his life companion Mary Lou Durham of Clifton Park, NY, whom he leaves behind. He will also be missed by his daughters Sandra (her partner since 2008 Juan Becerril and their children Jackson F. Becerril, Julieanne C. Becerril) and Christine (her husband since 2012 Eric Brackett and their children are Olivia A. Brackett, Riley C. Brackett, and Anna H. Brackett); a brother Andrew Wallar of Palm Coast, FL; and sister Valerie Gibbons of Fort Myers and Mary Ellen Panzano of Palm Coast, FL.Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am, Wednesday, December 20th at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY followed by burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Frank's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org)Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/frank-wallar

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Published by The Saratogian from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2023.

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George Varchola

December 18, 2023

Frank was a great childhood friend. We met at St. Michael's School and the Wallar and Varchola Families became close church friends. Frank and my brother Vic were the "very best of friends." They played, fished, camped, and ran together for so many years! I remember when Frank came to Vic's college graduation in May 1971. To celebrate, Frank and Vic went on a "three-month trip" sight-seeing, working, and living the good life throughout the West. Frank, like my brother Vic, were both "free spirits and soul mates!"
I remember a number of Christmas celebrations at the Waller house on the hill in Wallington, NJ. What great times were had by all! I think that must have been the good old days!?!
Frank was born in December and God took him in December. So now he is celebrating Christmas with Vic, Pete, and many of his other friends and relatives in heaven! May He Rest in Peace!

George W. Varchola

Joseph Varchola

December 17, 2023

I will always remember and cherish the St. Michael's "Terrible Three," the turns on Gore and West Mountain as well as well as the last fishing trip with Vic on Champlain. Lisa and I will sorely miss your daily email blast and acidic sence of humor. Can only imagine the havoc you Vic and Pete are going to make now that you are all back together.

Rest well; my friend and brother.

Barbara Crompton-Ernst, cousin

December 16, 2023

Remembering fun, family times shared with cousins growing up in NJ. So sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers xo

Michael Nahay

December 16, 2023

I was much younger than Frank. I recall the time at school, Frank was selling his hand made string ties, this type neckwear was popular at the time, I was fascinated with it. He wanted to charge me 50 cents and that he can make more. But the cost at the time was the same as my allowance! Tough call,,,,I kept my 50 cents. To this day, when I think of Frank, I still recall the fond memory. Rest in Peace Frank. Mike Nahay. St Michael's alumni.

Nancy & Richard Crompton-Szotak

December 16, 2023

Though we can’t be together in person to mourn your loss, please know that we are here for you in spirit and with any support, you may need during this difficult time. Sending hugs, love and many prayers Sandra and Christine.

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