Frank M. Farnie Jr., a lifelong resident, was born January 14th, 1926. He passed away July 30th 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with family by his side. After a brief stay in the hospital with pneumonia, it was clear it was his time to join his wife, Mary Gracey Farnie.
Frank was born in Beaumont to the late Frank M. Farnie Sr. and Louise Merendino Farnie. Frank graduated from St. Anthony High School then went on to join the Air Force. He was stationed in Jamaica at the end of WWII. He returned to civilian life where he attended the University of Houston. He graduated with a degree in Chemistry. During his college career he married the love of his life Mary Gracey.
He was a successful business man who founded Frank’s Medical Mart in 1971. During his life at the helm of Frank’s he met many people who will never forget him, he traveled, and enjoyed his life, his wife and family. He spent much of his life in his yard working to make it a beautiful show place. His roses were something to see!
He is survived by his sons, Frank M. “Butch” Farnie III and wife Martha, Donald Farnie and his wife Pam, Timothy Farnie and his wife Donna all of Beaumont, Douglas Farnie of Houston, Mark Farnie, M.D. and his wife Letitia of Pearland; eight grandchildren; two great granddaughters; sisters, Katherine Lorino and Gloria Neale of Houston; brother, John Farnie and his wife Ann of Austin; and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Mary; his two brothers, Morris and Steven; and two sisters, Beatrice Romano and Mary Piccione.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Anthony’s Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 with internment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2002 McFadidn, Beaumont. A Christian vigil will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 7:00p.m. with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Pallbearers will be Frank’s grandchildren, Ryan Farnie, Christopher Farnie, Adam Farnie, Brad Farnie, Tressie Farnie, Robert Farnie, Jay Farnie and William Farnie. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank’s poker buddies, Joe Campisi, Tommy Benson, Vincent Canizaro, Gilbert Garcia, Tom McCabe, and Rodney Weaver.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to St. Anthony’s Cathedral, P.O. Box 3309, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or The Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 N. West 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
