Frank "Sonny" Sikorski Jr.

Frank “Sonny” Sikorski Jr. was born September 18, 1934 to Frank L. and Helen Bomnskie Sikorski in the Smetana area of Brazos County. He died on December 17, 2011 at St. Joseph’s RHC in Bryan, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 20 at 10 a.m., with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Sonny was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Church where, on May 5, 1956, he married Gabrielle Casault. They were blessed with six children. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1954. Sonny was self employed most of his adult life, owning and operating the “Hi-Fi Burger” restaurant and later “Sonny’s Wholesale” selling candy, tobacco products and sundries. His main hobby was playing drums in country western bands. He played with several groups before starting his own Country Road Band. He also played in a rock & roll band for a few years. He retired his drums after 50 years of playing. He also loved fishing, gardening, and traveling. Sonny and Gabby were avid RV’ers, traveling throughout most of North America, touring the 50 states, as well as Mexico and Canada.

Sonny spent his retirement years volunteering at his church where he was a member of the Ushers Club for many years. He was an active member of the St. Joseph RHC Auxilary for 16 years and a former case worker for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was also active at St. Joseph School during the time his children attended, holding the office of President of the PTA, then called the Mother’s Club.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents and son David Michael Sikorski. He is survived by his wife; sons Dennis Sikorski and wife Cathie of Walburg, and Danny Paul Sikorski of Bryan; daughters Donna Hebert and husband Kenny of Baytown, Diane Hubbard of Tyler, and Deirdre Constantine and husband Nick of St. George Island, FL, as well as eight grandchildren and twin great grandsons due in February. He is also survived by two sisters, Teresa Wichkoski and Marie Smotek of Bryan.

The family would like to thank the staff of Fortress Health and Rehab as well as that of St. Joseph Regional Health Center and Hospice Brazos Valley, and Drs. Stephen Braden, John Nguyen and Vinaya Jagadeeshan for their compassion and care.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph School or the charity of your choice.