 FRANK
JOSEPH FANOVICH JR
( 11 January 1923 – 27 August 2011 )
He was a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
He played for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1949 season and the
Philadelphia Athletics during the 1953 season.
FRANK JOSEPH FANOVICH JR
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank
Joseph Fanovich, Jr., 88, on Saturday 27 August 2011 with his family
by his side.
A gathering of friends will be held from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8PM, Wednesday
at the Baldwin Brothers Heritage Place, 1 N. Causeway, New Smyrna
Beach.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday 1 September
2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with entombment to follow at
Sea Pines Memorial Gardens.
Frank was born on 11 January 1923 in Bronx, NY to Frank and Mary
Fanovich.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Yolanda "Gloria"
of 65 years; brother, Ralph Fanovich; sister, Anne Flannery, loving
nieces, nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, John and
Thomas Fanovich.
Frank proudly served his country for three years, in the Army Air
Force in the ETO during World War II and was stationed in England.
Upon completion of his military service Frank returned home and
married his childhood sweetheart, Yolanda on 2 February 1946.
Frank had a passion for baseball which began while playing sandlot
baseball as a youth.
Frank's professional baseball career began when he was discovered
by a former Major League Baseball player who recognized his potential
which brought him to the New York Giants who then signed him as
a free agent in 1946.
Frank was 27 when he broke into the major leagues on 25 April 1949
pitching for the Cincinnati Reds.
"Lefty", as he was also known, also played for the Philadelphia
A's and in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
After baseball Frank had a 27 year career with the NYPD where he
became one of the "Big Apple's" finest as a member of
the Manhattan North Narcotics Division.
Upon Frank and Yolanda's retirement they relocated to New Smyrna
Beach.
Frank loved good food, old movies, golfing and the New York Yankees.
He had an overwhelming compassion for animals, having adopted many
strays.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the excellent
care and compassion shown to Frank and his family by the team at
Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia / Flagler.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice,
4140 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater, FL 32141.
To share a memory with the family visit - www.BaldwinCremation.com.
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