Honeoye: Frank J. McGowan (Voice of the Bulldogs), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 after a valiant battle with leukemia. Frank was holding hands with his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, his wife Mary and was surrounded by those he loved.
Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 1945 to John F. McGowan and Helen M. (Crowley) McGowan. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother John, his brothers-in-law Walter Mykins and Ronald Bryant, and his in-laws Charlie and Elsie Farrell.
Frank is survived by his best friend and wife for 57 years Mary E. (Farrell) McGowan; his children, Mark F. McGowan of Honeoye, Maureen M. McGowan of Lima, Mary Beth (Rick) Cornish of Lima and his Princess Christine Lynn; his grandchildren, Kelsy, Hailey and Zachary Cornish; his sister Helen Mykins of Rochester; his sisters-in-law, Theresa (Pat) O’Hanlon and Jeanette Bryant; brothers-in-law, Philip Farrell, Edward (Peg) Farrell, Jim (Sue) Farrell, many nieces and nephews who he loved very much and his close friends Rick Breen, Ron Goodman, Ron Edgerton, Walt Baker and Lou Levesque who helped him so much during his illness, and his jelly-belly loving dog Kramer.
Friends may call on Friday, September 14th, from 3-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. Frank’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 15th, 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8961 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye. Private burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston-Wyoming ARC, C/O the Day Hab Program, 18 Main Street, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or to the Frank McGowan Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Barb Overfield, Honeoye Central School, PO Box 170, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence or to share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Mary and family I am so sorry for your loss he was such a wonderful friend to all.
Mary and family….My deepest sympathies to all of you. Many fond memories come to mind of both of you too many to write down. Praying you find peace and solice knowing he’s watching over you all.
To my RCC friends, Mary, Maureen, and Christine, and your beautiful family…
My heartfelt condolences go out to you all at this sad time. I pray that God’s peace, as well as the love and kindness from friends and one another, will surround each of you and bring you comfort.
Friends.
Some years back Frank read what I had posted concerning the passing of another of our beloved classmate and asked that, if he himself passed before me, if I could try REAL HARD to think of something nice to say about him too! I allowed that I could. Here is just one story of his kindness.
In one of my father’s hospital stays, he did not have his reading glasses with him. In trying to contact me, the hospital somehow reached Frank. Frank got right in his car, drove to Honeoye Falls to get the glasses, and then drove them to the Canandaigua hospital. Just what we country folk do, according to him. Indeed.
How fortunate to know people who not only DO kind things, but do them automatically. Frank will be missed.
Our thoughts are with Mary and the family.
Bernie and Jinyong Hutchins
Very sad to hear of Franks passing. Frank use to come into a dealership that I once worked at. It was always a pleasure to talk to him when he came in. He always had a story and smile. Glad to have know him.Eddie Sawken
Mary & Family, There just aren’t enough words to express how saddened we are about the passing of Frank. Please know, although we can’t be with you, our hearts will be. The Sliker Brothers will never be the same without him.Love to you all, Pat & Larry
Mary and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.Guy
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THINKING OF ALL OF YOU. COULDN’T MAKE IT TO THE SERVICE . RIP FRANK AND FLY HIGH.
Dear Mary and family – we are so saddened of hearing of Frankies (as we affectionately called him here at Pooler) passing. What a very brave battle he fought and was always so open about what he was going through and still worked hard even if he wasn’t feeling well. He certainly will be missed here at work. May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort during this time. Bob and Ellen Haehl
Mary, Patti and Iaee very saddened tohear of Frank’s passing. We hope youcan find peace and comfort.
Patti and Paul Shaver
Wayne and I want to send our condolences , We are so sorry for your loss .our thoughts and Prayers are with you Mo and your family. Sorry we are unable to attend But please know we are thinking of all of you .
Mary and Family,Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we pray that you find peace and comfort in your loving memories.
Mary and family, we are so sorry to read about Frank’s passing. We are out of town but please accept out sincere sympathy. Ken and Jean Bidwell
Mary, Susan and I are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and your family.Doug and Susan
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing – he was a wonderful friend at the Legion. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
My deepest sympathy to Mary and family.
On behalf of my mother, father and myself, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the McGowan family on Franks passing. He was an amazing man and it was an honor and privilege to have known him, R.I.P. Frank.
Ed Smith Jr
Mary and family. We are so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing . We are out of town this week but our thoughts are with all of you.Marie and Leigh Statt
To our dear friend Mary & family. So sorry for the lost of your beloved husband & father. Frank loved his family so much- giving you great comfort at this sad time
Frank will always be remembered as the “voice of the bulldogs” and for his devotion to so many sporting events at HCS
The class of ’63 has lost one of the best and Frank will always be missed
With great sadness we say good bye to a dear friend
Mary, Mark, Maureen and Mary Beth.
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Frank. Peace and prayers to you all in the days to come.
Fondly
Marsha and Bill Fitzgerald
PS we will be in Ohio this week. Sorry to miss the service. Prayers