I worked with Ben at Gorham Bronze in Aiken, SC back in the mid 1980's (my last name then was Bryant) - it's been a very long time since I've seen him or Bobbie and sad that I lost touch over the years. I never had the privilege to meet all of Ben and Bobbie's kids during those years but always had the highest regards for Ben and the work he did at Gorham. I am saddened to see the loss of Frank Andrew and send my most heart felt condolences to the family at such a difficult time. You are all in my prayers. - Much love Dorothee E. Kinney - Manchester, NH

Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of his care! What an honor to get to know both of you and all the animals, lol! He always had a smile on his face and I could tell how much you loved each other!!! If you ever need someone to talk to or just sit in silence with you have my number! Tell the family I send my love and prayers!!

Debbie Westbrook 

Frank worked for John Williams and me at Texas International Airlines as part of a Georgia Tech intern program in 1982-3.  The Frank I knew was a young man in college.  
Frank was an asset, easy to work with and brought joy and light into the work place.  It was clear that Frank was and would be a man of integrity and character.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.  May God Bless.

Frank(a.k.a. Zic) and I were classmates at NASH class of '79. We had several classes together my Junior&Senior years. The things that will stay with me the most about Zic was his whit and humor. He was always a loyal friend and confidant. 
  He travelled with my family and I(including extended family i.e. uncle, aunt, and cousins). We had gone to Panama City right after Graduation in '79. We had a Great time that week. One experience that comes to mind was while there, after a storm the night before, he and I spotted a dingy floating off shore. Frank and I swam out and towed said dingy back shore and up to beach house our family had rented. The neighbor was a Mrs. Cravitize type(for those that aren't familiar with Bewitched Citcom) nosey. The Authorities had stopped by asking the two of us about the dingy. Turns out it had broken loose from an oil tanker headed into the port there in the storm. Anyway, we had all gone to dinner and on the way back the older group of us teenagers Frank and I included decided to be let out at the Strip and walk down the beach back. Frank and My Dad had coaxed up an idea that our parents had taken us to jail(talking a little extra loud upon their return to beach house). Come to find out the neighbor had called the authorities about our escapades of the afternoon. We All had a big laugh. Especially, when we got back to beach house when we were told that the authorities had shown up again and my Dad and Uncle laid it on real thick while we were walking.
  I hated that Frank and I had really lost touch after Graduation.  I would really miss his genuine whit, humor, and care of others. I can see through these other shared memories that he never lost these characteristics. I am proud to have called him a friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family members. He'll be missed.

The end of your Earthly journey has had a profound affect on our little OLP class.   Spending nine years together as a close knit extension as a new social family  produced a bond that would last throughout our lives. The span of our life times filled with different vocational experiences; distances of living and travels; and years with no contact has never dulled that connection of souls joined at such an early tender age. I woke up with 'Everybody Loves Somebody' by Dean Martin playing in my head.  It reminded me of the time during our K5 year when you and Scott (Creswell) came home with me to play for the afternoon.  You two boys pretended to fight for me; both claiming me as your girlfriend.   Even though I wore coke bottle eyeglasses, left eye turned all the way into  the right side of my face, and could barely see past my nose from congenital cataracts; you treated me like I was the greatest person in the world instead of Ugly Four Eyes that I became accustomed to over the years.  This sweet act of love in the innocence of our childhoods lit a spark in my soul that would fuel an ember of the goodness and love  that life had to offer in spite of its challenges.  I will always love you and Scottie for your act of love and kindness!  Our little class will always be connected.  One day when all of our journeys are completed, we will see each other again.  Life is good!  Denise Huffman OLP '75

Zic has left such a legacy of loving, joy, selflessness, accomplishment and friendship--he will be forever missed by all whose lives he touched.  I doubt I will ever meet another like him.  His life was all about serving others without the expectation of anything in return.  Frank worked for me at McKenney's, Inc. in accounting while he was a co-op student at Georgia Tech.   Since computers were still in their infancy, Zic was so essential in our success to the point that he would postpone going back to school when he saw the need to work an extra quarter to help us out.  But there was so much more to Frank.  He loved humorous mimicking of Mont Python, dressing up for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, anonymously hiding little dinosaur figurines all over the company still found years later, being the most creative in his Halloween costume (bubble gum on the bottom of a shoe), sharing his Goldschlager and Jagermeister on company trips, and fast-paced banter on most any subject with his incredibly quick, humorous mind.  When Mckenney's converted to a new computer system, he sometimes worked 48 hours straight with only brief naps because he knew he was so needed for its success.  Zic was admired by all that he met; he managed to accomplish in his life what would take most people several lifetime to achieve.  Frank was such a family man too striving to be the best husband, father, son, etc. that he could be.   I was so heartened that Frank was about meet his real soulmate in Sheila however late in life that it was.   When I think that Frank has left  us and all that he has left us, it is hard not to tear up.  God has so blessed all of us for having known him.

Frank, ‘Zic’ as he was known to all at McKenney’s,  was definitely one of a kind and one in a million.  I met him in 1992 when I became employed by McKenney’s.  We immediately hit it off and became best of friends.  His sense of humor and the fact that he was a genius intrigued me.  Anyone that knew him, knew that his work ethic was head’s above most anyone else you know.  I was a bean counter in accounting and he managed our ERP system.  This gave us the perfect opportunity to work together designing and creating more efficient means of getting the job done.  We worked closely with one another so I had the full benefit of his funny and sometimes warped sense of humor.  He always made company functions fun with his innovative ideas.  One of his favorite functions to participate in, was the ‘White Elephant’ gift giving.  If there were a prize for most original presentation he would have won.   

This guy had an impact on the lives he touched.  He was a teacher, friend, giver, and fighter.  He would fight for what he felt was right, give to anyone who needed anything, if it were in his power, a listener and a teacher to whomever wanted to learn.  He had a huge impact on my life and I would not be who I am today without having known him.  I feel so blessed.

Sheila, I am so glad you came into his life.  You are one special lady.  It was so obvious, the two of you were soulmates and so deserving of one another.  My hope is that you and the rest of his family will find peace in the memories.

Rest in peace, my dear friend.



 I think what stands out to me when I think of him is not a memory but instead my favorite traits about him.  Two of my favorites were how he made people feel, and the other was how he made people laugh.  Frank had respect for everyone, and treated their ideas and feelings with care and compassion.  I loved the way he looked at people.  His expression was always sincere, kind, and mischievous.   His jokes were so clever, and his many practical jokes were always genius.   He wanted to make people laugh, and he alway did.  Anyone who knew he was a person of integrity.  He would quickly defend anyone or anything if it was the right thing to do.  He was a mentor to me, and had a huge positive impact on my professional confidence (and I know I'm not the only one).  He was also a friend, and  I enjoyed all the laughter.   I know there is nothing I can say or do that can help ease your feeling of loss.  Know you have been, and will continue to be in my thoughts.  

Dear Francis, 
I am so very grateful and blessed that you came to work for Telgian. While it can’t be disputed that you were a relief to many of us during that time for business reasons, you were a relief for many other reasons.  You were a mentor to many besides myself. You found ways to bridge departments and people together. Building teams for a greater cause than just the day to day tasks. 

You took the time to listen. You took the time to care. You took the time to participate and help when and wherever needed. 

We built a little coffee shop in your office and you always welcomed anyone to come join you to discuss issues, business related or not. Always opening your heart. 

In the rare times you actually did get the frustration of a situation, I would say “simmer down Francis!” ... You would smile and say...”you know that is not my given name.” Lol “Yes, I know. It is a saying. Just so happens, your name is Frank.”  That conversation happened enough, that I finally resorted to just calling you Francis. 

I am so very grateful for the friendship, mentorship and guidance you have given. Not just to me, for all the people we know together and all of the people I have read about on FB. 

And GOD BLESS Sheila for all of her posts and considerations she has given. She is an absolute incredible lady.  I am very grateful for her allowing us to continue to be included in your life and hers throughout this journey. Very graceful and tactful all the way. 

My way of keeping in touch was our Words game.  However, in the many years we have played, I have only won three games. The last was because you stopped playing. 

I will always have you in my thoughts and heart. You are a most wonderful person. We should all be like you. 

Always and Forever My Friend, 
Lisa

I first met Zic in 1986 when I went to work at McKenney,s Inc. in Atlanta, Ga.  Zic had graduated from GA Tech and had moved up from a lowly Co-op to a bonafied full time employee.  So he got to move out of the Co-op bullpen to his first office.  It was literally a broom closet.  There was barely room between the walls for a desk and chair so he had to take the arms off his office chair to sit down.  You never saw a happier person.  He got a huge kick out of that.  I bet we all told him to go back to his closet at least a million times.  Zic was well known for his wicked sense of humor, which you either “got” or you didn’t.  If you got it, you became a lifelong friend.  He also had the most hilarious Halloween costumes.  Seems like he was always dressing up as a woman, like a pregnant nun, or a ballerina, or a nurse, for example.   Through the years, he became a great friend to so many.  McKenney’s annual teambuilding to trip to Florida was something we all looked forward to.  Zic always made that trip so fun - he was such a hilarious person.   He also pulled a few stunts that made him famous over the years and for which he will always be remembered, like sausage cake, for example. After so many years,   I hated when he left McKenney’s for a better opportunity.  Several of his former McKenney’s colleagues, including myself, got to see him and Sheila last year and I was thrilled to see him, but brokenhearted knowing it was likely to be the last time.  He was so matter-of-fact about his situation, so normal about it.  We all did our best to stay positive for his sake.  So I smiled, I didn’t bawl my eyes out until after I said goodbye.  Zic, all of the McKenney’s family will miss you, your kindness, your wit, your intelligence and work ethic, and most of all what a wonderful person you are.  Rest In Peace, friend, and know that you did it right.  Just don’t forget your documentation!!  

Frank was a companion of my youth in North Augusta, SC. Fond memories. Requiescat in pace (rest in peace) old friend! 

I will forever remember Frank as the incredibly bright, energetic, creative, hardworking, loveable co-op who came to Texas International Airlines during his college studies - and made a difference.   That was in the 80s, and he never left my mind or memory.  We reconnected on Facebook in recent years.  What a beautiful spirit.    Sympathy and prayers for comfort and strength to Frank's family.

Sweet Frankie,, 
Having known Frankie & his family since he was about 4 years old we became
“Chosen family” & have always remained close friends. He was always funny, sweet, polite & a little mischievous as all boys are. We made happy memories over these years & he will be sadly missed by all who had the good luck to meet him. 
You fight the battle well, now it’s over. 
Go now, see your Mom & brother. 
Rest in the sweet arms of Jesus. 
We all love you & will miss you. 

I went to high school with Frank. I always remember his jovial personality and kind heart. So sad to hear of his passing. 💔🌹

I went to elementary school with Frankie.   I can picture him from kindergarten through eighth grade!  I remember we used to talk about trading last names. I hated being first but had to when teachers did things alphabetically; and he hated being last.  We had an unspoken rivalry when it came to grades. We only recently reconnected through Facebook and then through Words With Friends.  I barely beat him the first game and he clobbered me the next.   Although I didn’t get to see him as an adult, I know he was a fantastic daddy, spouse, coworker and friend. My condolences to all.   Peace!

Remember  little Frankie  when the family lived on Hiel Drive in  NA. When  hanging out with Danny or talking with Suzie he would be around and always smiling. You couldn’t help but like him because of that infectious smile he had. My daughter ended up meeting Frankie and Suzie and they figured out shes my daughter. She came home beaming at the fact they were old friends of mine and she thought so much of the whole family that just the fact we were old neighborhood friends made their meeting even that much special. I knew he was smart but never in my wildest dreams knew he had accomplished so much. Hard working with a higher goal always in sight is how I’ll remember Frankie.  Touched so many and improved many’s outlook in the way he treated everybody he met.  One that can’t be replaced Rip Frankie. 

Frank was certainly one of a kind. Very privileged to have known him since college. My prayers are with his family during this time.  May God comfort you as only He can. RIP Frank. Job Well Done.

May God offer comfort and peace to Franks family, friends and loved ones.  

Sheila, God's peace to you and your children.  I was a few years ahead of Frank at Beta, but he sounds like a great brother and living in Augusta for the last 35 years, wish I'd met him.  

I lost my wife to cancer 2 years ago - such an ugly disease.  I'd like to recommend C.S. Lewis' book, "A Grief Observed".  It helped me wrestle with all my feelings, perhaps you'll find similar comfort.  I pray for healing.

Best to you,

Steve

Frankie really got me. It was at Edisto Beach where we were celebrating The New Year 2000.  People were talking about all the computers going down. I answered the phone and was told that the Edisto Fire Dept issued a warning to evacuate the island.  I immediately gave the phone to the owner Ben Ziccarelli and listened as   he went along with this farce. It was Frankie calling, and I didn't even recognize his voice.  I hope he has all the Jelly-Bellies he wants now.


You fought the good fight and went out with dignity old friend. I will never forget the fun times that we had.  Rest In Peace dear friend.  

OBITUARY

Frank Andrew Ziccarelli

October 12, 1961 – March 5, 2018

Lakeview Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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