My beloved grandfather.
Frank J. Baronie was the beloved husband of 59 years to my Nana, Elizabeth Baronie. He was the devoted father of eight children, loving grandfather of thirteen, and cherished great-grandfather of twelve. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and is also survived by many cousins.
He was the youngest of five children born to Francis J. and Anna L. (Collins) Baronie. His father died of sepsis when Frank was only a year and a half old, leaving his mother a young widow to raise five children by herself. The Great Depression hit the country later that year, leaving the family destitute. Frank spent most of his childhood in poverty, his family moving multiple times throughout Boston. My grandfather had a very close relationship with his mother, who worked extremely hard to keep her family together.
Frank lied about his age in order to enter the Army at the end of World War II. He served in the South Pacific. He did not experience combat, but he told us that if the US had gone through with an invasion of Japan, he would've been in one of the first waves of soldiers. He was discharged from the service on Christmas Day, 1946.
Frank was a proud member of Local 103, IBEW. He was a skilled electrician, and he worked on many different projects in the Boston area, and beyond. Even after his retirement, he would help his family and friends whenever they needed his expertise. For many a year, his children did not have to worry about paying for an electrician!
My grandfather was a friend of Bill W. For him, AA was an integral part of his life. He was a faithful member for 64 years, working to maintain his sobriety and to help others achieve it for themselves. The fellowship is what allowed him to go on and form a new life for himself after the sudden and unexpected loss of his beloved wife. He developed so many friendships that extended several generations, and gave him so much happiness.
To me, he was simply the best grandfather I could've asked for. I am so glad that we were able to be as close as we were, and that I was able to learn so much from him. He taught me from his example how to get through all of life's challenges, and that life's problems aren't always as big as we think they are. He taught me the importance of being a good friend.
Frank J. Baronie was the beloved husband of 59 years to my Nana, Elizabeth Baronie. He was the devoted father of eight children, loving grandfather of thirteen, and cherished great-grandfather of twelve. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and is also survived by many cousins.
He was the youngest of five children born to Francis J. and Anna L. (Collins) Baronie. His father died of sepsis when Frank was only a year and a half old, leaving his mother a young widow to raise five children by herself. The Great Depression hit the country later that year, leaving the family destitute. Frank spent most of his childhood in poverty, his family moving multiple times throughout Boston. My grandfather had a very close relationship with his mother, who worked extremely hard to keep her family together.
Frank lied about his age in order to enter the Army at the end of World War II. He served in the South Pacific. He did not experience combat, but he told us that if the US had gone through with an invasion of Japan, he would've been in one of the first waves of soldiers. He was discharged from the service on Christmas Day, 1946.
Frank was a proud member of Local 103, IBEW. He was a skilled electrician, and he worked on many different projects in the Boston area, and beyond. Even after his retirement, he would help his family and friends whenever they needed his expertise. For many a year, his children did not have to worry about paying for an electrician!
My grandfather was a friend of Bill W. For him, AA was an integral part of his life. He was a faithful member for 64 years, working to maintain his sobriety and to help others achieve it for themselves. The fellowship is what allowed him to go on and form a new life for himself after the sudden and unexpected loss of his beloved wife. He developed so many friendships that extended several generations, and gave him so much happiness.
To me, he was simply the best grandfather I could've asked for. I am so glad that we were able to be as close as we were, and that I was able to learn so much from him. He taught me from his example how to get through all of life's challenges, and that life's problems aren't always as big as we think they are. He taught me the importance of being a good friend.
My beloved grandfather.
Frank J. Baronie was the beloved husband of 59 years to my Nana, Elizabeth Baronie. He was the devoted father of eight children, loving grandfather of thirteen, and cherished great-grandfather of twelve. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and is also survived by many cousins.
He was the youngest of five children born to Francis J. and Anna L. (Collins) Baronie. His father died of sepsis when Frank was only a year and a half old, leaving his mother a young widow to raise five children by herself. The Great Depression hit the country later that year, leaving the family destitute. Frank spent most of his childhood in poverty, his family moving multiple times throughout Boston. My grandfather had a very close relationship with his mother, who worked extremely hard to keep her family together.
Frank lied about his age in order to enter the Army at the end of World War II. He served in the South Pacific. He did not experience combat, but he told us that if the US had gone through with an invasion of Japan, he would've been in one of the first waves of soldiers. He was discharged from the service on Christmas Day, 1946.
Frank was a proud member of Local 103, IBEW. He was a skilled electrician, and he worked on many different projects in the Boston area, and beyond. Even after his retirement, he would help his family and friends whenever they needed his expertise. For many a year, his children did not have to worry about paying for an electrician!
My grandfather was a friend of Bill W. For him, AA was an integral part of his life. He was a faithful member for 64 years, working to maintain his sobriety and to help others achieve it for themselves. The fellowship is what allowed him to go on and form a new life for himself after the sudden and unexpected loss of his beloved wife. He developed so many friendships that extended several generations, and gave him so much happiness.
To me, he was simply the best grandfather I could've asked for. I am so glad that we were able to be as close as we were, and that I was able to learn so much from him. He taught me from his example how to get through all of life's challenges, and that life's problems aren't always as big as we think they are. He taught me the importance of being a good friend.
Frank J. Baronie was the beloved husband of 59 years to my Nana, Elizabeth Baronie. He was the devoted father of eight children, loving grandfather of thirteen, and cherished great-grandfather of twelve. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews, and is also survived by many cousins.
He was the youngest of five children born to Francis J. and Anna L. (Collins) Baronie. His father died of sepsis when Frank was only a year and a half old, leaving his mother a young widow to raise five children by herself. The Great Depression hit the country later that year, leaving the family destitute. Frank spent most of his childhood in poverty, his family moving multiple times throughout Boston. My grandfather had a very close relationship with his mother, who worked extremely hard to keep her family together.
Frank lied about his age in order to enter the Army at the end of World War II. He served in the South Pacific. He did not experience combat, but he told us that if the US had gone through with an invasion of Japan, he would've been in one of the first waves of soldiers. He was discharged from the service on Christmas Day, 1946.
Frank was a proud member of Local 103, IBEW. He was a skilled electrician, and he worked on many different projects in the Boston area, and beyond. Even after his retirement, he would help his family and friends whenever they needed his expertise. For many a year, his children did not have to worry about paying for an electrician!
My grandfather was a friend of Bill W. For him, AA was an integral part of his life. He was a faithful member for 64 years, working to maintain his sobriety and to help others achieve it for themselves. The fellowship is what allowed him to go on and form a new life for himself after the sudden and unexpected loss of his beloved wife. He developed so many friendships that extended several generations, and gave him so much happiness.
To me, he was simply the best grandfather I could've asked for. I am so glad that we were able to be as close as we were, and that I was able to learn so much from him. He taught me from his example how to get through all of life's challenges, and that life's problems aren't always as big as we think they are. He taught me the importance of being a good friend.
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FRANK JOHN BARONIE
PFC US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
AUG 30 1927 MAR 18 2023
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