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Frank M. Gerzabek, 90, of North Haven passed away peacefully on May 10 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Dolores Marenna Gerzabek. Frank was born in New Haven on March 27, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Stephanie Novicka Gerzabek.

He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. Frank was a union carpenter and had worked for the New Haven Board of Education for several years until his retirement. He was recognized as a knight of honor and a member of the Alumni Father’s Club at Notre Dame High School West Haven. He was involved with New Haven Pee Wee Hockey for many years with his three sons. Frank was a member of the St Francis Cabrini Men’s Club. Frank was an avid Giants fan, but what brought him most pleasure was following all his grandchildren’s accomplishments; whether it was sports, dance recitals, or any other extracurricular activities, he was always their #1 fan and loved them all unconditionally.

He was the father of Frank (Lisa) Gerzabek, Bill (Jackie) Gerzabek, and Tim (Julie) Gerzabek and grandfather of Jillian, Alexis, Lindsey, Katie, Michael, Jack, Olivia, and Grace. He was predeceased by his brothers John, Joseph, George, Stanley, and Charles Gerzabek and sisters Stella Gerzabek Guarino and Helen Gerzabek DeLise. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.

The visiting hours will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20, at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT 06516 or Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514. For his online obituary, please visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.