I.was.a.friend.of.Frank.Drao.
Was.Frank.a.mechanic.from.
Las.Vegas.and.wife.a.libriarian.
If.this.is.true.please.contact.
Me.in.Pine.Bluff.Arkansas.
I.would.love.to.hear.from.you.
Thanks.alot.John.Shelton.
870.341.4328.
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Yes, Gilbert is right next door to Chandler, there are a few Pat-Med grads out here in the "dry heat" state. And now more things are coming back to me about his Long island time. What FD was he in? I am a life member of the North Patchogue FD. Ihave added my e-mail if you'd like to correspond more and if you are on Facebook I will be adding his passing to the Class of 1973 Patchogue-Medford HS group

Patricia .. thank you for your reply. Frank was a great guy,and sadly I think it is the same friend I knew. In my initial entry in his guest book I said I was not sure that he was the same Frank I knew (a mutual classmate who also knew him wasn't sure either) . Did he graduate from Patchogue-Medford HS (Long Island, NY) in 1973? Sorry to intrude, but if it is we'd like to honor him on our class Facebook page.

I don't know many perfect people, and Frank certainly wasn't one of them.  He liked to sneak a smoke, crack wise jokes and had a list of people and things he didn't care much for.  He did things his way, the cowboy way.  He was creative and artistic, working wood and leather into fine things.  There wasn't a mechanical problem he couldn't fix.  A master mechanic and car genius. He used those powers for good, helping friends and neighbors get a few more miles out of cars that should have died long before.  Learning from his Dad,  Frank was respectful and kind to the ladies, and took the best care of my Mom for 29 years.  His only fault, as far as I am concerned, is that he used to bend over to tie her shoe laces, which made her forget how to do it herself. Learning from his Mom, Frank was a gifted Italian cook, who would never use a bottled pasta sauce when it was just as easy to peel and boil 50 tomatoes, six peppers, a crate of garlic and a gallon of olive oil.  We have all lost an enormous amount of weight since Frank's passing, and only part of it can be blamed on grief.  Like any good Italian guy (half patriarch/half matriarch), Frank knew how to do the holidays right:  a beautifully decorated house (including all things illuminated and mountable), an enormous 5,000 calorie meal, followed by snacks, and a Terminator marathon while the food settled to make room for dessert.  With the exception of a dog I once bought him (which hopefully he has forgiven me for), Frank amassed a multitude of stray dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds.  Even now we are being chased around the yard by angry roosters and chickens who can't believe the 5 of us can't do half of what Frank did well. We seem to manage to feed them only about every couple of days and wonder how on top of caring for the house, the horse, mowing the pasture, tending to the 3 peach trees, cherry tree, and maples, Frank found time to keep their dish full. Frank worked hard, and never complained.  He always had an extra minute to help a friend.  I was with Frank in his last minutes and I asked the doctors and nurses to save him because "he was such a good man."  But, as we all know, only the good die young.  Seems that my wishes were vetoed because Frank had earned his way too quickly into heaven.  The rest of us, who aspire to be half as good as that imperfect man, will have to hang out here a while longer.  In the meantime, we will carry all that he taught us in our time together; how to think about others and how to be better than our flaws.  Frank will be missed here, but he has been reunited with his parents, his niece and nephew, his spirit dog, and his horse Dash.  We have had him a good while, so its probably their turn.  See you later Frank. Keep the sauce on!

I believe Franks was a high school classmate of mine in Long Island, NY (Patchogue-Medford). This was sent to me by a mutual classmate. May he rest in peace ...

Frank was a kind soul who spoiled my mom rotten and treated us all well. Frank worked hard his entire life to provide for his family it was only towards the end he got to finally do what he wanted to do in his career. I wish he had more time to have fulfilled his career wishes and to settle unfinished business but it is not to be. There is a deep hole for all of us. RIP frank see you in heaven

 Hey Frank I knew you was a good person and wonderful man to my sister Pat you always will be loved and missed by everyone God bless

Dear uncle Frankie, I miss you terribly even though I never really met you I knew you were a great person at heart , wish I would have seen you before u left. Love you forever and always

Frank was the most amazing man I have ever known and loved. He will be in my heart and memories Forever and A day. He never passed up the opportunity to help anyone if he could, Frank loved animals and was most happy when he was doing for someone else. Irreplaceable and unforgettable Frank, my heart is broken without you!

Frank will be missed by all in the Real Estate industry..He was a good person..

Respectfully,
Shirley Kistler

Frank was truly good friend to me and the kids we all loved him so much he will truly be missed by all of us we love you Frank you will always be in our hearts.

Frank was a good, kind man.  I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are going your way!

OBITUARIO

Frank Martin Drao

15 abril, 1955 – 24 junio, 2015

Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home

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