Richard R. Franek
January 12, 1941 ~ October 6, 2019
Richard R. Franek, age 78, of Ridge, New York died Sunday, October 6, 2019. Richard was born January 12, 1941 in Jamaica, New York. He is the son of the late Rudolph and the late Olga (Siomkalo) Franek. He married Helen Klodt. He was a proud Navy veteran and served from 1960 to 1964. He was employed by General Electric, Melville, New York as a Parts Supplier. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Klodt) Franek, and two loving sons, William (Stephanie) Franek of Yaphank, New York and Robert Franek of Ridge, New York. He has one dear sister, Carolyn Volonino of Florida and is the grand father of one cherished grand daughter, Allison Franek. Celebration of the Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mark's RC Church, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham, NY. Burial with military honors will follow in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York. Visiting hours will be Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY. All arrangements have been entrusted to the Rocky Point Funeral Home. An online guest book can be found at www.rockypointfuneralhome.com.
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RIP old friend:( 🙁
No words needed, he knows !!
I Gave this to Richie a couple yrs ago, bought 5 for shipmates
I lost my husband, Stan Merritt last year. He was a good friend and “Toy Train” collector along with Richie.
They shared many years of friendship and love of trains. Stan would have been there for Richie if he could have.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
My husband Stan Merritt passed away last year.
He was an avid Train Collector along with Richie.
They shared many happy, wonderful memories
Please accept my condolences on his behalf
Richie was a friend and shipmate of mine aboard USS Randolph during the early 1960s. He sent me this photo three or four years ago Of some of us together on the ship. Richie of course is the guy in the glasses, the redheaded guy is Kenny, I don’t remember his first name, the guy in the bunk is Pat Murphy, his brother Jack has the hat on and I am in the front. We were just kids then; amazing! Richie will be missed.
My beloved brother Richard, there are no words I can find to express how I feel over losing you. We were always there for each other. The good times, the happy times, the bad times, the funny times (Daniels} and the sad times, we always had each others back. The best BIG brother a KID sister could ask for. My heart is broken now, but with time I know it will heal, remembering all the wonderful things we shared growing up. I am so grateful for the very last words you said to me, “I Love You Carolyn” and I will always and forever “LOVE” you too, my sweet, dear brother Rich!!!!! Until we are together again, may God take care of you and Mom and Dad. The last TRAIN stopped at you door and took you to heaven!!!!
My Uncle Richie, you will be missed by so many. I will never forget all the wonderful memories our family has shared over the years. You are reunited with your family that has passed before you. Your memory will never fade, I will always remember the Barbie soda shop you bought me, your ultimate collection of trains and baseball cards in the basement, and your love for pizza.Prayers and thoughts are with Aunt Helen, Billy and Bobby. Until we meet again, live well in the kingdom of God.