Frank W. Bean Jr. of Needham formerly of Cambridge, passed away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on December 17, 1945 in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Ada C. (Bradbury) and Frank W. Bean, Sr.
Frank grew up in Cambridge and attended local schools. After high school he attended UMass Boston and gradated with a degree in English. Before his retirement in 2012, Frank worked for 30 years in the computer operations department at Meditech in Norwood. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, reading, and working around his house and garden.
Beloved husband of Vicki (Smith) Bean. Loving father of Charles David Bean & his wife Samantha of Franklin, TN and Laura Bean & her husband Nathan Flint of Chicago, IL. Cherished grandfather of Addison Bean and Zephaniah Bean. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Eileen Smith of Needham, his nephew, Mark Walker of Needham and many cousins. Services will be private at the request of his family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name can be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
