of Fairfield Bay, AR
October 9, 1938 - May 4, 2020
Deacon Frank Joseph Zanoff, passed through death into eternal life on May 4, 2020. Deacon Frank was the ninth child born to immigrant (Russia) John Zanoff and Cecilia Chicoski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Leo (Ann), Anthony (Georgia), John, Jr. (Anna), sisters; Helen Valentine (Herbert), Rose Parkhill (Raymond), Ann Marsh (Venwal), Marie Zakrzewski (Sylvester) and Hattie (infant).
He leaves his loving wife of 57 Years, Elizabeth Gail Donaldson Zanoff, sons; Gregory Frank (Mary Ann) of Magnolia, Texas, Donald Joseph (Mick) of Livingston, Montana, CWO 5 Charles Andrew (Heather) of Parker, Colorado, Ramon Frederick (Leslie) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, daughter, Dana Elizabeth Nolen (Robert) of Denver, North Carolina and ten beautiful grandchildren.
Not long before he died, he said the three happiest, most spirit filled events in his life were when he and Gail were married, the birth of their children and his ordination into the Permanent Diaconate on Pentecost Sunday 22 years ago.
Deacon Frank was born at home on West 16th Street in North Little Rock, attended St. Mary's Parochial School, North Little Rock Public Schools and the University of Arkansas graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His career with SWBT and AT&T involved many departments and many cities including Little Rock, St. Louis, Dallas, Houston, Denver and San Francisco, with his family's support through 9 long distance relocations. He retired as a District Manager of AT&T Communications in the Bay area of California and relocated to Fairfield Bay in 1990 where he and family enjoyed many of the amenities available. After his ordination to the diaconate, he served as deacon for the parishes of St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Bay and St. Jude in Clinton for 21 years.
Donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (501-884-3349) or CARTI Foundation (501-296-3202).
A digital rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2020 on Facebook Live. Log on to Fr. Luke Mass Survival Guide for Catholics to participate.
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27 Condolence(s)
Joan E Radven
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Although it has been many years since the Zanoff family left Houston and Prince of Peace Catholic Community, you have never been forgotten! My prayers for you, Gail in your loss of Frank. May he rest now in peace after a life of excellence!
Becky Zanoff-Woods
Thursday, May 14, 2020
What can I say that hasn't been said about Uncle Frank. What a great man and a great Uncle. Such a great person and you could see that in him in everything that he did. I am so glad we were with him at his retirement party. He will be missed by a lot of people not only at church but by his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Gail and her family. Love you all.
Barbara (Zanoff) Jones
Monday, May 11, 2020
Gail and family,
Sending our deepest condolences and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! God bless you all!
Love, Barbara and family
Dwight Atkinson
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Gail, I worked with Frank in the engineering dept. in Little Rock and at the Interdepartmental Training Center in Dallas. He was a class act! One of the finest men I ever knew, even if he did take all my money at the Friday night poker games at Herman Hoff's house! His memory will always highly regarded by all who knew him.
Dwight Atkinson
Doris Valentine-Young
Friday, May 8, 2020
My Uncle Bo. My favorite Uncle. He was loved by everyone and will be forever missed.
John Foster
Friday, May 8, 2020
Frank has been one of my coffee buddies for almost 18 years. I am a Lutheran, but we shared my discussions about faith and Christianity. I am so saddened about losing him, but he has faced his illness this past five years with a grace and courage that has inspired me and others. There is always something that can be learned from a person such as this. The absolute best thing he repeated to me last fall was that he had been kept alive two years beyond what the doctors anticipated and he credited it not to the doctors, but to his family, his faith and his friends (which included their prayers). Rest in peace Frank.
Gil caver
Friday, May 8, 2020
Dear Gail so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Shelley Moix
Friday, May 8, 2020
Jeff 's and my prayers are with Frank's family. Frank was such a nice friendly man. We will miss him greatly.
Shelley and Jeff Moix
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Frank's family. He was such a nice friendly man. We will miss him very much.
Jeannette Sterdjevich
Friday, May 8, 2020
Condolences to the Zanoff family. I will miss him very much. He was such a wonderful person. Thank you Father Luke for letting us be a part of the virtual rosary 📿 🥰Jeannette
David Gruenewald
Friday, May 8, 2020
My condolences to Frank's family. Frank and I worked together at
Southwestern Bell both in Little Rock and in Dallas at the Engineering Training center. I feel that we were a great team and
that we both benefited from our association.
Roger and Loretta
Friday, May 8, 2020
Uncle Bo
You will always be remembered with great affection and appreciation.
Louise Fulton
Friday, May 8, 2020
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Richard & Lynda Schwing
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Wonderful man, wonderful family! So sorry for your loss.
Richard & Lynda Schwing
W Boyd Fomby
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Family,
Thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Boyd
Fr. Christopher Nguyá»…n
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My condolences to the Zanoff family. May Deacon Frank Zanoff Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms with our blessed Mother Mary, together with all the saints and angels in heaven!
Heather and Tim Marrin
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Ramon, we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending all our love and prayers.
Pat Lowrey
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Gail and family, I am so sorry about your loss of Frank. I remember all of the good times we and our kids had when we lived across the street from each other in Little Rock. My prayers are with you all! Pat
Henry Tuck
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Such an easy going welcoming person. The role of Deacon was perfect for him. He was very satisfied with who he was. not the least bit self pretentious. He survived the struggle of life well.
Carol Woolsey
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Gail so sorry to hear of Frank's passing he will be missed. My prayers and blessing to your family. Love Carol
dawn m gautt
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I am going to miss him. Sending prayers.
Mark & Julie Zanoff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sending our prayers to family. May the joyous memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Uncle Frank was always one of my favorite uncles. Sending Aloha!
Gladys and Tj
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss Frank was a great person we thought a lot of him. Prayers for you Gail and your family.
Ellen Stensrud
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Although I only had the honor of meeting Mr. Zanoff on a couple of occasions I do know two of his & Gail's children - Donald & Dana. Based on the outstanding character & caring nature of both of them they are a testament to the loving father, husband & Christian that he was. I know he will be deeply missed by his family & friends. God's blessing. ES
Geary and Judy Leason
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
What a dear man, classy in so many ways, the least of which was as servant to his family, community, and church. He is missed of course but we are comforted by the fact that he is present with the Lord and absent from his body.
Love and comfort to Gail and all his family and friends.
Judy and Geary Leason
Deanna Thomas(Dee Dee) Wish we could have been around each other more
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Danny Zakrzewski
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
What an incredible person.