Frank Thomas Senerth

Frank Thomas Senerth, 59, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2019 with his family by his side. Frank was born on August 31, 1959 in Hartford and was the son of Bernadette (Rohde) and the late Kenneth R. Senerth. He was a 1977 graduate of East Catholic High School in Manchester.

When he was younger, Frank worked for the town of East Hartford as a life guard. One of the most rewarding experiences of this job was working with special needs children.

Frank was employed by UPS in Hartford for 41 years where he served as a Union Stewart for the Teamsters Local #671. In addition, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2533 of Glastonbury and the Elks Lodge #2202 of Glastonbury for many years. Frank was a kind and caring person, if you ever needed anything, with one phone call he was always there for you. A dedicated father, Frank never missed sporting events, dance recitals, coaching the Tri-Town Panthers football team and most of all being a huge influence in Douglas and Olivia’s lives.

Frank enjoyed watching all sports, especially football, he was a true fan of the New Orleans Saints. He also had a passion for motocross racing and especially riding his Harley. Frank loved going for long rides on the back roads of Connecticut enjoying the scenery and stopping along the way for a coffee or new place to eat. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, Frank leaves behind the love of his life and best friend, Julie Senerth, son, Douglas Senerth, daughter, Olivia Senerth along with his cherished grandson’s Noah Senerth and Brantley Giles-Senerth. Frank also leaves his brothers, Kenneth Senerth, Mark Senerth, Joseph Senerth and his wife Pamela, his sister Mary Keegan and her husband Mark along with several nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends who will miss Frank’s huge smile and infectious laugh. In addition to his father, Frank was predeceased by his cousin and best friend, Peter Byrnes.

The family will receive relatives and friends of Friday, July 12th from 3-7 p.m. at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13th at 10:00 at St. Christopher Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Green Cemetery in Glastonbury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Frank’s memory may be made to St. Christopher School, 570 Brewer Street, East Hartford, CT 06118. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.