Frank Joseph Komenda, 75, a 15-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Prince George's County, passed on at Anne Arundel Medical Center following complications from surgery.
Frank began studying at the George Washington University in 1952. In 1954, Frank entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. During that time, he continued his college education through the European Division of the University of Maryland's University College. After leaving the service in 1957, he resumed his studies at the George Washington University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1959.
From 1960 to 1980, Frank owned and operated a retail hardware store. In 1975, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and served on the Economic Matters Committee until 1982 when he was elected to the Maryland State Senate. Between 1982 and 1991, Frank served on the Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee. He also chaired a joint committee to restructure Pax Institute and had a major role in the creation of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the Veterans Cemetery Program in Maryland and the Prince George's Equestrian Center. In 1989, Frank was voted by his colleagues as one of the Senate's most effective members. In 1991, Frank was appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for State Relations for the University System of Maryland, a position he held for 10 years. Since 2001, Frank has been a part-time Consultant to Government Affairs for the State of Maryland.
Frank was an honorary life member of the Lion's Club and an active member of the American Legion, Speaker's Society and Society of Senates Past.
Frank is survived by his wife, Carole A. Komenda whom he married in 1958; his daughter, Catherine T. Komenda of Sunderland; son, Thomas F. Komenda, Sr. of Prince Frederick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Komenda; sister, Carmela Simpson and Carmela's husband, John, of Suitland. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Vinnie, Tommy, Jr. and Abby all of Prince Frederick.
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
Published in The Capital on November 17, 2010
Frank began studying at the George Washington University in 1952. In 1954, Frank entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. During that time, he continued his college education through the European Division of the University of Maryland's University College. After leaving the service in 1957, he resumed his studies at the George Washington University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1959.
From 1960 to 1980, Frank owned and operated a retail hardware store. In 1975, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and served on the Economic Matters Committee until 1982 when he was elected to the Maryland State Senate. Between 1982 and 1991, Frank served on the Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee. He also chaired a joint committee to restructure Pax Institute and had a major role in the creation of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the Veterans Cemetery Program in Maryland and the Prince George's Equestrian Center. In 1989, Frank was voted by his colleagues as one of the Senate's most effective members. In 1991, Frank was appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for State Relations for the University System of Maryland, a position he held for 10 years. Since 2001, Frank has been a part-time Consultant to Government Affairs for the State of Maryland.
Frank was an honorary life member of the Lion's Club and an active member of the American Legion, Speaker's Society and Society of Senates Past.
Frank is survived by his wife, Carole A. Komenda whom he married in 1958; his daughter, Catherine T. Komenda of Sunderland; son, Thomas F. Komenda, Sr. of Prince Frederick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Komenda; sister, Carmela Simpson and Carmela's husband, John, of Suitland. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Vinnie, Tommy, Jr. and Abby all of Prince Frederick.
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
Published in The Capital on November 17, 2010
Frank Joseph Komenda, 75, a 15-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Prince George's County, passed on at Anne Arundel Medical Center following complications from surgery.
Frank began studying at the George Washington University in 1952. In 1954, Frank entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. During that time, he continued his college education through the European Division of the University of Maryland's University College. After leaving the service in 1957, he resumed his studies at the George Washington University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1959.
From 1960 to 1980, Frank owned and operated a retail hardware store. In 1975, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and served on the Economic Matters Committee until 1982 when he was elected to the Maryland State Senate. Between 1982 and 1991, Frank served on the Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee. He also chaired a joint committee to restructure Pax Institute and had a major role in the creation of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the Veterans Cemetery Program in Maryland and the Prince George's Equestrian Center. In 1989, Frank was voted by his colleagues as one of the Senate's most effective members. In 1991, Frank was appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for State Relations for the University System of Maryland, a position he held for 10 years. Since 2001, Frank has been a part-time Consultant to Government Affairs for the State of Maryland.
Frank was an honorary life member of the Lion's Club and an active member of the American Legion, Speaker's Society and Society of Senates Past.
Frank is survived by his wife, Carole A. Komenda whom he married in 1958; his daughter, Catherine T. Komenda of Sunderland; son, Thomas F. Komenda, Sr. of Prince Frederick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Komenda; sister, Carmela Simpson and Carmela's husband, John, of Suitland. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Vinnie, Tommy, Jr. and Abby all of Prince Frederick.
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
Published in The Capital on November 17, 2010
Frank began studying at the George Washington University in 1952. In 1954, Frank entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. During that time, he continued his college education through the European Division of the University of Maryland's University College. After leaving the service in 1957, he resumed his studies at the George Washington University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1959.
From 1960 to 1980, Frank owned and operated a retail hardware store. In 1975, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and served on the Economic Matters Committee until 1982 when he was elected to the Maryland State Senate. Between 1982 and 1991, Frank served on the Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee. He also chaired a joint committee to restructure Pax Institute and had a major role in the creation of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, the Veterans Cemetery Program in Maryland and the Prince George's Equestrian Center. In 1989, Frank was voted by his colleagues as one of the Senate's most effective members. In 1991, Frank was appointed Associate Vice Chancellor for State Relations for the University System of Maryland, a position he held for 10 years. Since 2001, Frank has been a part-time Consultant to Government Affairs for the State of Maryland.
Frank was an honorary life member of the Lion's Club and an active member of the American Legion, Speaker's Society and Society of Senates Past.
Frank is survived by his wife, Carole A. Komenda whom he married in 1958; his daughter, Catherine T. Komenda of Sunderland; son, Thomas F. Komenda, Sr. of Prince Frederick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Komenda; sister, Carmela Simpson and Carmela's husband, John, of Suitland. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Vinnie, Tommy, Jr. and Abby all of Prince Frederick.
Friends may call at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Annapolis. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.
Published in The Capital on November 17, 2010
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