Frank H. Kassak, Jr.
Frank H. Kassak, Jr. passed away on June 27, 2023. He was born on November 2,1934 in St. Louis, Missouri. Frank married Janet Ban on October 15, 1960. They had one child. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank H. Kassak, Sr. and Julia Kracjir Kassak.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Kassak. He is survived by his only child and daughter, Theresa M. Kassak-Ruble, his son-in-law Elmer Lee Ruble III and his only grandchild, Garrett Lee Ruble.
He is preceded in death by his only brother, Joseph & Marion Kassak. He is preceded in death by his sweet sister, Delores Greco & Al Greco. He is survived by his dear nephew, Michael & Ruthie Greco, along with his great nieces and nephews, Michelle Hawkins and Jason Reed and their children Hunter, Holly, & Harper Hawkins, Max, Oscar and Thomas Reed; Dan & Megan Greco and their children Elizabeth & Josephine; and Steven & Kayla Greco and their children Karlie & Zoey.
He is survived by his dear brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Thomas and Marie Wren.
He is also survived by his dear cousins, Nicholas Bonastia and his children Lisa & Dan Norvell, Anthony & Gayle Bonastia and their son Scott, and Phillip Bonastia and his children. He is also survived by his dear cousins, Bobby & Joanne Kracjir and their son Jeffrey Kracjir.
Frank was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in South St. Louis City for over thirty years. He was a proud member of the Holy Name Society at Holy Family Church. He was also a member of St. Paul’s church in Fenton, MO for twenty years. He lived in Eureka for three years where he enjoyed the company of his friends Cathy, Claudia, Steve, David, Tom and many others. He was a big St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan! He enjoyed watching the games on TV and talking with his dear cousin, Nancy Wood.
Frank was blessed with so many great friends and he never met a stranger. His closest friends got together monthly for lunch and I know he will miss this…thank you Frank Falleri, Ann D’Agostin and Betty Rettig for the friendship you’ve shown to him over the last seventy years.
And grateful appreciation to his long-time neighbors who are part of his family, Alan & Cecilia Patriarca and their daughters, Natasha, Samantha & Savannah and their family.
A celebration of life mass will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Sacred Heart Church in Valley Park, Missouri.
Frank was a gregarious friend and neighbor who never met a stranger. We enjoyed birthday celebrations with many of our neighbors. I loved hearing his enthusiastic cheers as he watched the Cardinals games. After he left Eureka we spoke on the phone several times a week. He was very tender hearted to me at the death of my sister and as my remaining sister enrolled in hospice. I missed his Sunday phone call the week my second sister died and discovered the following day that Frank had died. He was a terrific friend and I will miss him dearly. My condolences to you, Theresa, Lee, and Garrett. He loved you all dearly. What time is the mass on Aug 5?
I am so sorry Terri , Lee, & Garrett for the loss. But he will always be here when you have a margarita, when you watch a cardinal game or when you hear a far off old man joke. He is still and always be with you. Let’s all live like Frank, it could do us all good.
Love Vernon & Deb.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of Frank’s family. We loved Frank(and Jan)so much they were more than neighbors to us. We loved hearing from Frank and are so glad we got to visit just weeks before. We will always remember him with loving thoughts ♥️
Alan,Cecilia and family
Terri, Lee, & Garrett,
Your Dad (Grandpa) loved you SO MUCH! Hold on to those wonderful memories.
Love, Ricki