Frank P Cismar

Frank Cismar, 86, of Port Charlotte, Fla. passed away Sunday, Sep 17 2017, in Port Charlotte.

He was born June 9, 1931 in Cleveland, OH.

He was the proudest of Marines, honorably serving 24 years in his beloved "Corps". A veteran of both Korea and Vietnam, he received many accolades for his outstanding service including a temporary wartime meritorious advancement to the grade of Captain while serving during the Vietnam era. He retired from active service in July 1973 as Master Gunnery Sergeant. His many service decorations and awards include the Cross for Gallantry w/palm, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Commendation Medal in addition to numerous personal and unit service medals. After completing six years in the Fleet Reserve he was reinstated to his permanent grade of Captain.

Upon his retirement from active service in 1973 Frank and his family moved to Memphis TN where they resided until 2002 when they relocated to Port Charlotte. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing and golf with his friends and family. Among his most precious memories were his summers and holidays spent with his grandson and teaching him to hunt and fish while instilling in him a passion for the outdoors. His legacy remains strong today and has become a lifetime profession and pursuit for his grandson and future generations as that same passion is passed to his great granddaughter. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered forever, but particularly whenever there is a line to be wet or a hunt to make.

His wife of 61 years, Concetta Cismar, predeceased him in 2015. He missed her dearly and never fully adjusted to his time without her. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Allen); his grandson, Brian (Kate); his great-granddaughter, Sadie; his brother Richard; and sister Cookie (Al).

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Inurnment with full military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date for both Frank and Concetta. Donations may be contributed to Saint Jude Children's Hospital.