Mr. Francis "Frank" Jakubowski

FRANKFORT - Mr. Frank Jakubowski, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side, from mesothelioma cancer. Frank’s parents, Joseph and Salomea, were originally from Poland and settled in Utica where Frank was born and lived his entire life. He graduated from Utica Free Academy and served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. On September 15, 1962 Frank was united in marriage to Gloria Wozniak and shared a loving and blessed union of 55 years. In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his daughter Maria Roat and her husband Douglas Sahrbeck, son Joseph Jakubowski and his wife Jamal, son Michael Jakubowski; three granddaughters, Stephanie, Jessica and Madeline Roat; his sister Helen Gollegly and niece Jackie; and his niece Sandy Jakubowski and nephew Peter Jakubowski. Frank was preceded in death by his brothers Mitchell and Edwin (Eddie). Frank built homes as the owner of J&D Construction Company, worked for North King Construction Company, and retired from Fanelli Express. He volunteered at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Churches, St. Volodymyr Church, American Legion Post #229, Knights of St. John #385, and the Parkway Center. Frank loved music and continued to sing weekly with the Silvertones choir. Frank was most proud of his children and grandchildren and maintained a close relationship with the entire family. The Jakubowski family would like to especially recognize the friendship of and support from all his long-time neighbors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Members of the Knights of St. John will offer prayers on Tuesday evening at 6:30. Frank’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday at 10:00am at Ukrainian Catholic Church of Volodymyr where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Arthur Krawczenko with co-celebrant the Very Rev. Michael Bundz. Interment will follow in Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery of St. Volodymyr with Military Honors conferred by the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Volodymyr, 296 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502.

Mr. Francis "Frank" Jakubowski

August 9, 1935 - July 2, 2018