Frank Michael Galese

Frank Michael Galese passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2016, in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 8, 1941. He was the son of Frank Galese, Sr. and Agnes Galese. He graduated from Sarasota High School in 1959 and attended college at Manatee College in Bradenton, Florida. When Frank was not reading a book; he loved spending time with friends talking, drinking coffee and eating breakfast bagels downtown. He attended YMCA aerobic classes three days a week. He enjoyed this activity and the people he met there. He loved sports: football, basketball, baseball, golf, and bowling. Frank especially loved watching his two favorite teams play on TV: Tampa Bay Buccaneer's and the Tampa Bay Ray's. He was their Number One Fan! Frank loved watching the TV game show "Jeopardy" and competed with the contestants in his living room. Frank was athletic his entire life. He participated in high school sports and continued athletics as an adult playing: golf, bowling and running ½ marathons in Sarasota. He participated in numerous races over the years. Frank completed 2 half marathons with his sister, Fern, crossing the finish line together. A special memory for all! Frank had the kindest soul and possessed the capability to treat everyone around him with love and respect. He would offer help to others selflessly and without hesitation. He had a good sense of humor and could laugh at himself, easily. He was loved and adored by his friends and family. Frank will be missed by those hearts he touched. We loved him dearly. May he rest in peace. Frank Galese is survived by his daughters Janine Richards and Stacey Graves; her husband Lorin Graves; and grandchildren Cassandra Richards, Sean and Ally Graves, in Reno, Nevada; sister Fern Galese Skelly and her husband Jim Skelly, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; niece Layton Skelly Griffin and her husband Aron Griffin; grandnieces Hadley and Harper Griffin, in Alexandria, Virginia, and cousin John Galese, in Sarasota, Florida. All will miss him very deeply. A special thank you to John Galese, Nancy Sabattini and Nick Komow for their support of Frank Galese while he was at Heartland Rehabilitation Center. The family appreciates their kindness and selflessness in such a difficult time. A Celebration of Life service for family and friends will be held Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 3138 Java Plum Avenue, Sarasota, Florida, 34234.

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Frank Michael Galese

March 8, 1941 - September 27, 2016