Obituary: Frank Cegelski, Former Brewster Resident

From the Beecher Funeral Home

Frank Paul Cegelski, 77, of Calabash, North Carolina died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.

Frank was born in the Bronx, New York on May 21, 1943. He was predeceased by his parents Frank Cegelski and Jane Belenski Cegelski, also was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Cegelski in 1977.

He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1961; then attended Bronx Community College. Frank had a long career and was a dedicated employee with Texaco Inc. retiring in 1999 as a marketing manager with FAMM (Fuel and Marine Marketing).

Frank married the love of his life, Annette, in 1969. Together they raised a family in Brewster, NY before retiring to Calabash, NC in 2015. Frank was a true family man and his wife and daughters were his world.

In his spare time, Mr. Cegelski enjoyed golfing, reading, birdwatching, photography and spending time with his grandchildren. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and each held a special place in his heart.

Frank is survived by his wife Annette Cegelski of Calabash, NC, daughter Lorraine Cegelski Vishinski and husband, Kenneth of Patterson, NY, daughter Karen Cegelski Behan of Fishkill, NY; four grandchildren, Carli Behan, Ryan Behan, Lucas Vishinski and Jacob Vishinski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 24, 2020 at St. James the Apostle Church at 10am. Interment of ashes will follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY. Visitation will be held on Friday October 23, 2020 at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY from 7pm-9pm.

Contributions may be made to: St Jude’s Children’s Hospital In Memory of Frank Cegelski.