Obituary of John E. Frank

John "Jack" Edward Frank, age 85, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Ridley and Chester, Jack spent the last 55 years in Garnet Valley. He graduated from Chester High School, and continued his education at Widener University. Jack was a proud union Ironworker from age 19 until his retirement in 1992, serving as General Foreman for Keystone Wire and Iron. He was a faithful member of Siloam United Methodist Church, serving as trustee, and belonged to the Concord Masonic Lodge No. 625 as a 32nd Degree member. His interests included local auctions/antique shows, fine art painting, music, especially country, and doing most anything mechanical. Jack is preceded in death by wife Shirley Ann (Busby) Frank, parents Emmett and Lena Frank, daughter Jacqueline Frank, brothers Emmett and Wallace Frank, and nephew Robert McIlvaine. Jack is survived by daughter Judy Frank, several nieces and nephews including Helen McIlvaine, Jeffrey McIlvaine, and Carrie Schroeder. Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's Funeral Services on Friday, March 3, viewing 10-11AM, followed by a Masonic Service and religious liturgy at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA. Burial will follow immediately at Siloam Cemetery, Garnet Valley. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Jack's name can be made to the Wells for Relief International, (www.wellsforrelief.com), or the Jackie Frank Memorial Award Fund (Garnet Valley High School, 552 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342).