1941
Frank J. Levandoski Jr.
2024
Frank J. Levandoski Jr.
December 18, 1941 — March 2, 2024
Dunkirk
Frank J. Levandoski Jr., 82, of Dunkirk, passed away Saturday evening,
March 2, 2024 at Buffalo General Hospital with his loving family at his
side.
He was born December 18, 1941, in Dunkirk, son of the late Frank J. and
Victoria M. (Balzer) Levandoski Sr.
Frank started his career working at Westfield Police Department in 1963
and transferred to Dunkirk Police Department in 1967, he was appointed
Lieutenant in 1975, he furthered his education and career by attending
the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA from 1978 to his graduation in 1980
from the FBI National Academy. Frank was acting Chief of Police during
1993 and attained the rank of Captain in 1997 until his retirement in 2001.
During his career he earned many certificates and citations to include
Award for Valor from Chief John Yannie in 1997 and Fireman of the year
by Hose Company No 1 in 1979.
He was a history buff with the American Civil War as well as all other
eras and subjects associated, also enjoyed traveling to and exploring
historical sites and museums.
Franks memberships include Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St.
Hyacinth and was always there to lend a helping hand as an usher, and the
many functions and fund raisers for the parish, life member of Hose Co.
#1, life member of the Dunkirk Exempt Fireman's Club, Charter member
of the Dunkirk Historical Society, and past member of the Flying
Dutchman Drum and Bugle Corps.
Surviving is his wife of over 59 years Patricia A. (Krystofiak) Levandoski,
whom he married September 12, 1964, daughters Mary (John) Atzrott of
Fredonia, Catherine (Edward) Jourdanais of PA, grandchildren Daniel
Levandoski of Fredonia, Sara and Noah Jourdanais of PA.
Preceded in addition to his parents is his son in law David Manzella.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call at the McGraw Kowal Funeral
Home 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk on Friday from 4-7 PM. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church
of St. Hyacinth on Saturday morning at 10 AM. Interment will be in St.
Hyacinth's Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined and Memorials in memory of Frank can
be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten
Island, NY 10306 or visit T2T.ORG.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, March 8, 2024
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
McGraw - Kowal Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Blessed Mary Angela Parish Church of St. Hyacinth
Burial
Saturday, March 9, 2024
11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
St. Hyacinth's Cemetery
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