Frank John Gardyan

Frank was beloved husband, wonderful father, brother, grandfather, and friend.

Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a highly decorated soldier, earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, and numerous other medals.

A lifelong resident of Bensalem, Frank was a well-respected police officer in the township for 28 years, and also was a school bus driver. In retirement, Frank enjoyed traveling around the world with his wife, Bonnie. He loved Philadelphia sports teams, the beach, the mountains, cheesesteaks, donuts, and Tastykakes. H loved spending time in Florida, including being there the past three winters.

He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Anna Gardyan; his first wife, Arlene; and his sister, Helen Belinsky; Frank is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his brothers, John (Denise), Gene (Kathy), and Joseph (Miriam); his sons Frank (Patricia) and Michael (Tina); his grandchildren, Kyle, Ciara, AJ, and Megan; his step-children, Melissa (Michael), and Jessica (Joe); his step-grandchildren, Makayal, Myla, Mia, and Jaxson; and many nieces and nephews.

Frank also enjoyed special time with his niece, Bridget, and his dear friend Officer Tim Henehan every Tuesday during the pandemic for "COVID Happy Hour".

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 from 10 am until 11:30 am at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA. A mass of Christian burial will follow. Interment will be at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Penn Medicine Cancer Center at https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/giving or the Bensalem Township Police Benevolent Association, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.