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FROST Allen R.
"Frosty"
Age 86 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday February 4, 2009. Al was born September 14, 1922 in Horseheads, NY the son of the late Allyn B. and Emily Johnson Frost. He was also pre-deceased by his daughter, Alanna J. Frost Gunderman, who passed away on August 6, 1988. Al graduated from Horseheads High School in 1940 where he was a star athlete playing football, basketball and baseball. He married his wife, Carolyn M. Zeigler Frost, on June 14, 1942 and they recently celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary. Al was a Veteran of WW II serving his country with The U.S. Navy. He was the oldest member of the Bentley-Trumble American Legion Post #442 in Horseheads, a member of V.F.W. Post #6083 in Elmira Heights, a charter member and Past Exalted Ruler of Horseheads Elks Lodge #2297, and a member of the White Eagles Club. Frosty was a retired letter carrier with The U. S. Post Office in Horseheads after 31 years of dedicated service and was known for giving candy to the children on his route. He was a member of N.A.R.F.E. and The National Association of Letter Carriers. Al remained active by playing softball for many years on teams in the Commercial Leagues in Elmira as well as bowling. Al was inducted into The Section 4 Sports Hall of Fame for both basketball and baseball. Frosty was also honored by being named Horseheads Athlete of the 20th Century. Al and his wife Carolyn owned and operated Frosty's Snack Bar in Horseheads which later became BeefEater's Lounge. Al loved his family and friends and cherished the time he spent with them. He was truly one of "The Great Americans". Al is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years Carolyn M. Zeigler Frost; his loving children: Sheryl D. Hurd of Chesapeake, VA, Suzanne L. Driscoll of Horseheads, NY, Barbara J. & Eugene LaDue of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert A. & Kathy Frost of Horseheads, NY, Richard Gunderman of Vero Beach, Florida, John Gunderman of Ontario, Canada, Pete Driscoll of Horseheads, NY, and Dick Hurd of Elmira, NY; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Katherine Cullen of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law: Frank Whitman of California; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of caring friends including special cousins Albert M. "Phog" and Barbara Allen of Horseheads, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Saturday February 7, 2009 from 2-6 PM. Mr. Frost's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours with Barbara Hurd and Mary Ann Bernard officiating. Interment will be on Monday February 9, 2009 at 10 AM in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Frost.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2009.

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Jim Morrell

January 31, 2019

So, legacy reminds us it has been near 10 years. Well, in my mind, i saw you yesterday.
At the Wagner hotel, at the Watkins Elks, at the BC open. When i look at photos of my Dad, i see you, and The gang at Rosars. Bulgy, the Murphy's, The Driscolls, Jim Ford, J Randolph, T Major Sr, etc. Then in see this photo from paper, of you, Kirkendall, and Wheaton forming the peewee football league.. so typical of what you did.. Also, seeing. Joe Sindelar, reminds me of seeing you, John Murph, him at USPO when i worked a summer there.
Thanks for the memories, Al. Especial thanks for the daughter, Suzie. when i come to town and see her, my heart is gladdened! Hi too, to Carolyn, your rock.

Jim Morrell, Jr

Suzie Driscoll

February 21, 2009

The Frost Family are blessed with such good friends and family. Thank you all for taking the time to write to us. We copied all the selections and gave them to mom to read. She is still very sad. Her sister, Betty Whitman, had died on Jan. 20, the day of the Inauguration, and then Marie Lucas after dad on 2/9 and then Bob's wife, Kathy's, grandmother died on 2/11. So you can see that our family has been saddened many times in the last months. We love you all for your kind words and happy memories of Frosty's and Beef Eater's and Watkins Glen, and so on!
Love, The Frost Family

Jim Morrell

February 10, 2009

Carolyn and Susan and all our friends who loved Frosty,

You did a wonderful job on the Obituary, All of us that knew him
agree he was a Truly Great American !

I learned my lesson trying to cover all my thoughts in Jimmy Voorhees Guest book.. you can't DO it because "they" (the Legacy folks) won't let you write a book!

Sure Frosty and my Dad were close friends. as were all of those unbelievable guys that made Rosar's THE place to be in Horseheads in the 50's and 60's.

But i knew him too, from working at the Post Office the summer of 1957 for John Murphy. and when he and Carolyn volunteered to help JV with the crowd control at the BC Open Hole number 2.

He always treated me like "family". as he did everyone else. He was a great person to spend time with. He not only remembered you, he remembered your family and the history you had with him..

like all those others who signed the guest book and the ton of folks that will be/were at the viewing..we will miss him greatly.

I am in Florida right now and just today found out. i am sad to miss being there. i will visit the grave this summer. Dad would want that..

Jim Morrell (probably too long again)

Mike and Pat Zeigler

February 9, 2009

Aunt Carolyn and family, My family and I would like to send our condolences. I'm so glad that I always made it a point to visit Uncle Al, you and my cousins when I came to town. I'll never forget all the great memories.He was one of my alltime favorites. He was a great human being and a wonderful uncle. He is going to be truly missed and my family and I will always have great memories of him. Love to everyone.
Mike and Pat Zeigler and family.

Suzie Cooklin

February 7, 2009

Suzie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. If you need anything just call me.
Suzie

Dick Carrier

February 7, 2009

Dear Carolinne,
I'm so sorry about Frosty. We were not always on the same side of the fence but things worked out great.
Jane was always impressed that Al was able to remember her maiden name when a former pen pal asked
for Jane Russell. I'll miss him.
My sympathy to you and your familly.

Curt and Sandy Roberts

February 7, 2009

To the Frost family: We knew Frostie and his family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Bill Myers

February 7, 2009

Carolyn and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Frosty. We are so thankful we got to visit with you both last summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Bill and Kathy Myers

Thomas minichiello

February 7, 2009

AL was a great friend to many people in watkins glen, our deepest sympthy to you Caroline Tom and Trudy Minichiello

George Horton

February 7, 2009

Caroline and Family,
Sorry too hear of the passing of Frostie. We graduated from Horseheads High together in 1941and went to Detroit for our Senior trip. Keep up the faith.
George J. Horton
Palm Coast, Florida

Denise (weber) Heuneman

February 7, 2009

To the Frost Family: "Frosty" as we knew him growing up as our mailman was a very special person, he brought smiles, as well as laughter to his customers on his route. He took time to talk to us as well as handing out candy to all of the children that would come running out to get the mail when we saw his truck coming up the road. My parents never missed showing their appreciation to him either at Christmas time . He will be remembered fondly by a lot of people that he touched their lives in special ways. Sincerely;

Karol Wagner Loy

February 7, 2009

No words can express how I feel in the loss of you Frosty. You gave me me first job ever at Beef Eaters . I still can remember the day that my Dad and I walked in there when they were still building and you gave me my first job in my life as your dishwasher. You talked to me after my Dad passed and made me feel better about all when I was so full of pain. When Mom died, you were there again. You helped me through such bad times in my life. Whenever I come back home you are one that I would make sure that I saw and that I got to see and talk to. I will go in to Beefs whenever I'm in town still and think of you and all the good times we had in there. Roast beef sandwiches and gravy friesl The best around town! You always had a smile on your face and were one of the kindest man I've ever known. God Bless you Frosty. I love you and will miss you!!

Ken & Pat Howland

February 6, 2009

We are saddened by the passing of our friend "Al" Frost aka Frosty. We will cherish the memories of times past. I spent many hours in Beef's when I got home from the service. We swapped many stories. Some were even true. Out heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and our "special" friend Suzie Frost Driscoll. We would also like to thank Southern Tier Hospice for helping so many (including our family).

Carla Coro Fayerweather

February 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his infectious smile!

Stephanie Devine (Kirchner)

February 6, 2009

The Frost Family So sorry for your loss, he was a great person. I worked for Frosty all thru high-school at Beef-Eaters, he was a special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Murphy

February 6, 2009

Carolyn and family, Please accept my condolances for the lost Frosty. I first met Frosty at the Beefeaters Lounge. He was quite a story teller. We are both charter members of the Horseheads Elks. We sure lost a good scout. My thoughts and prayers are for you Frosty, and your family. Joe

Rose (Therit) Burns

February 6, 2009

Sue and family
I have so many memories of Frosty. He and my Dad (Ray Therit) were very good friends. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am in Florida and won't be able to stop to see you. Please know how sorry I am.

Mark Edger

February 6, 2009

Bobby (Clemente') and the Frost Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time of loss. I knew Al in my younger days. He kept us kids in line when we needed it,but most impressive was his careing way. My parents also send their condolences. Al and my dad grew up together, and after all these years I finally found out where my dad got the nickname "Moe".
Mark (weed) and Cindy,
Carlton Sr. (Moe) and Harriette Edger

Suellyn Myers

February 6, 2009

Carolyn and Family,
I miss all the pool parties! Best memories of my life! Thinking of you all!
Much love,

Ginny and Jerry Costley

February 6, 2009

We are so sorry about the loss of such a loved and remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If we can not see the eagle soar, we can still listen with our hearts to hear his song.

Pat Ward

February 6, 2009

Carolyn, I will never forget "Frosty". He always treated us like we were part of the family..long before we really were..(for a brief time). He always included us in everything, from squash pie at Thanksgiving to visiting Virginia Beach. I often think of you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. I will be out of town this weekend but wanted to express my sorrow to all of you.

Mike and Cynthia Delany

February 6, 2009

Al,
You were a big part of our young lives...you were family to us both. We'll see you after.

Donna Weed

February 6, 2009

To the Frost Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember the friendship that we shared with Al and Carolyn and their family, especially the friendship they shared with my parents, Lee and Ruth Smith. God Bless all of you.
Donna (Smith) and John Weed and family

larry specchio

February 6, 2009

Carolyn and family: so sorry to hear of Frosty's passing. My parents (Ted and Barb) are in Arizona and send their thoughts to all of you, Frosty was a great friend to them and leaves us all with some wonderful memories.

Debbie Frost

February 6, 2009

So very sorry to learn of your loss. The Frost family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn & Dick Dalton

February 6, 2009

Deepest Sympathy on the death of "Frosty". Played softball against him in the old Commercial League. Also umpired some his games after that time. Also recall him as a Letter Carrier when we both were with the Post Office

Ed & Sandy Kowalski

February 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will cherish the good times and good memories we have had with this family.

Gery & Michelle Tremaine

February 6, 2009

Bobby & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Dad was a great guy.

Robert Van Dusen

February 5, 2009

Al. we go back a long way.You will be missed

Van

Roger Struble

February 5, 2009

My uncle walt everhardt used to tell me stories about himself and frosty.They were priceless. Sorry about your loss.

Sharon Hallahan

February 5, 2009

How many years I have been blessed knowing Al...Through the card playing days to the OTB days...I am truly sorry for your loss..

Lewis Specchio

February 5, 2009

Frosty was not only a great Elk, but a good friend with whom I shared a lot of good memories.

Lewie Specchio

Joseph and Barbara Grabowski

February 5, 2009

We would like you to know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Marge Smith-Arcangeli

February 5, 2009

To the Family of Al Frost "Frosty": May you hold fast to the beautiful memories of "Frosty". I know we will cherish the great friendship with the Smith Family (espeically Lee and Ruth). You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Charles, Jill, Nick and Chris Drake

February 5, 2009

Mrs. Frost and family: We are so very sorry to hear about Mr. Frost. We all loved him so much and he was a great friend to my mom and dad and like second parents to us. He will be in our thoughts and prayers, and be missed greatly. God Bless all of you.

Ken Smith

February 5, 2009

I have felt that Frosty was a member of the "Smith family" over these past years. He was the one of the most caring happy persons I've known and will miss him! Carolyn, you have my deepest sympathy and know you will miss him dearly!

Ken Smith from Cape Cod

Patti Gush

February 5, 2009

I used to clean Frosty's teeth many years ago and always loved having him to "visit with". His sense of humor and love of life were memories I still have of this wonderful man.

Keith Smith

February 5, 2009

Many great memories of "Frosty" playing golf and partying with my brother, Lee Smith, and the many good times we had at the Watkins Golf Memorial Tournament. Will always remember him as "ONE GREAT GUY"

Keith Smith and family

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