Lester L. Frank

July 1, 1921 - October 16, 2019

Lester Frank had blue eyes with flecks of steely grey and was born on July 1, 1921 to proud and loving parents, Maximillian and Regina Frank. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jean Claire Frank, and his brother Norman. He was a football star in both high school and in the U.S. Coast Guard and was the Bosun's Mate on a Destroyer Escort doing convoy duty in WWII. His ship was credited with sinking an enemy submarine. During Prohibition, he and his brother helped his mother Regina sell bathtub gin. He continued a life of hard work as a real estate salesman, a tool and die maker at Republic Aviation, the owner of the bowling alley, Stewart Lanes, until he retired as a draftsman (he designed the duct-work for Stony Brook University) and a sheet metal worker. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing card games (especially bridge), dancing with a beautiful woman, playing golf, and traveling the world. His greatest role was that of beloved husband, father to Doug Frank and daughter-in-law Jeannett, grandfather to Michelle Frank and Tanya Bankewitz, and great-grandfather to Olivia, Finnigan, Murphy, Dagny and Priya. Always up for a good time, he was filled with a goofy charm and made great monkey faces. He was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered for his sense of humor, wit, and warmth. His life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Sunday, November 10, from 10am - 12pm and 3 - 5pm at Robertaccio Funeral Home in Patchogue. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family asks that a donation be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital in his name (link below). https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=6290454&pg=personal&fr_id=39300