Paul Frumkin II

Paul Frumkin Hayward peace and social justice activist and Deacon at St. Clement Catholic Church. He was long seen at the Five Flags corner at Jackson Street with signs like "No Room For Racism." He co-founded FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) serving homeless families in Southern Alameda County. Ordained in December, 1982, he served as Deacon at St. Clement Catholic Church in Hayward for 25 years and involved himself in many ecumenical and social service outreach programs. Born in San Francisco, CA, February 6, 1924, he died peacefully in Oakland surrounded by family on June 5 at the age of 86. He was married to Joan Patricia Ashe Frumkin for 53 years until her death in 2000. He is survived by his son, Paul Frumkin III and his companion, Emma Lerew of Hayward, his daughters Kathleen Frumkin Lakoff and husband, George Lakoff of Berkeley, and Cecile Penland and husband, Steven Penland of Castro Valley, and his son Christopher Frumkin and wife, Lydia Bueschel of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Ezra Schnick of El Cerrito, Stefanie Penland of Pleasanton, Max Penland of Castro Valley, Olivia Frumkin Bueschel and Sofia Bueschel Frumkin of Chicago; great grandchildren Rhiannon Hagstoz-Schnick and Brigid Hagstoz-Schnick of El Cerrito; He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Frumkin, Sr., mother Olivia Morres Fagundes Frumkin, brother Milton Frumkin, and son Michael Frumkin. He graduated from Washington High School in San Francisco in 1942, and served in the Army in both World War II and the Korean War. He had a business as a cabinet-maker with his brother in San Francisco until he moved with his family to Hayward in 1952. In Hayward he worked as a manager for Florsheim Shoes at Grodin's Department Store for 30 years. One year, he sold more shoes than any other company salesman west of the Mississippi. He retired in 1986 to care for his wife, Joan, at home for 14 years. He enjoyed carpentry, gardening, swimming, driving, and music. He was a faith-filled man who enjoyed his ministry while serving others. In recent years, he resided at Sunrise Assisted Living of Oakland Hills, where he received the care and support of dedicated caregivers. Vigil Services will be held on Sunday, June 13th, 7 pm, at Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward, CA 94542. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 14th, 10:30 am, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley, CA 94546. Reception will follow at the Church. The Committal Service will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA, 94544. Contributions in memory of Paul Frumkin can be made to FESCO, 21455 Birch Street #5, Hayward, CA. 94541, 510-886-5473. Holy Angels Funeral And Cremation Center FD 1456 (510) 537-6600