Francis John Braski

Frank was a fan of the outdoors and everything they had to offer; he loved hiking, swimming, camping, and fishing. He was a man of faith and enjoyed attending church when he could.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Raymond and Marie Braski; his first wife who passed in 2011, Marilyn Pooler Callinan Braski; his son, Mike Callinan; and nephew, Danny Battista.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Linda Braski; his sister, Dorothea Battista (Bill Mittel), niece/God-child Ramona (David), and nephews Vince and Dominic; his seven children, Tom Callinan (Diane), John Callinan (Tammy), Margo Truett (Dan), Danny Braski, Bill Braski (Natasha), Patrick Braski (Christine), and Frank Braski (Cyndi); nineteen grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, Emily, Meagan, Courtney, Bradley, Cal, Chandler, Griffin, Mallory, Margo, Kevin, Clare, Colleen, Kyle, Hannah, Drake, Mary Frances, and Jacob; as well as twenty-three great-grandchildren.

A rosary and mass for Frank will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Cir, Columbus, GA 31907, on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Frank will be laid to rest at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856, on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The family wants to thank everyone for their kindness during this time, and asks that in lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Anne Catholic Church or Columbus Hospice would be greatly appreciated.