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After a long and fulfilling life, Frank F. Kemzura, 84, of Creston Road in Dundalk MD, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday October 8, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann (Matthews) Kemzura who died in October of 1995.
Upon graduation from Sparrows Point High School in 1960, Frank started his working career in management with the F.W. Woolworth Co. Then a few years later at the competing five and dime store McCrory's, where he and Carol found each other by way of their shared love for music in the record department.
After his marriage to Carol in 1964, Frank began working at Seagram's Distillery until 1990 when the property closed. Through the years, Frank and his late wife Carol were the owners and operators of "Out of the Past" antique store in Essex, MD. Eventually, Frank retired in 1996 from Carling-National Brewery/Heileman Brewing Co. in addition to his position as a security guard with Giant Foods.
As travelers, husband and wife enjoyed many cruises to the islands of the Eastern & Western Caribbean, Bermuda and Jamaica on multiple occasions. Everyone who knew Carol and Frank knew two things were certain, their love and adoration for one another was eternal and their reputation for throwing one hell of a party was unrivaled!
Mr. Kemzura, an avid ballroom dancer and former instructor for Fred Astaire dance studios, was also known to be a singer beside many lounge and restaurant pianos in the Dundalk area throughout the 1970's & 80's. Frank was a proud member of the Polish Home Club Fells Point, Polish Legion of America and Ateaze Senior Center.
A parishioner for over 50 years at Our Lady of Hope Church, Frank was also one of the first Cantors & Lectors in 1970 when the church was established. He went on to serve many years on the churches board of directors.
His love of animals was no secret as he befriended many pets in the community, always adding a box of milkbones and a bag of meow mix to his grocery list.
Known as "Uncle Frank" by countless children over the years, Frank would not think twice to offer up a special treat or trinket any day of the week, no holiday needed. Another reflection of Franks warm and tender heart.
Preceding Frank are his parents Frank F. Kemzura Sr. &Pearl L. (Roedder) Kemzura.
Surviving Frank: his sister-in-law, Joanne L. Matthews, his niece and nephew, Melissa A. Matthews Hernandez and Daniel C. Matthews, sister Betty Simering and brother William C. Kemzura.
Funeral services are under the direction of Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk MD, 7110 Sollers Point Road, with a viewing on Sunday October 27, 2024 from 1-5 PM. Officiated by Deacon Herman, a Christian Burial Mass will be held at Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
Given Frank had such an amazing talent for putting together beautiful floral arrangements, the family encourages friends to make an offering of flowers. No arrangement is too small, every single stem will contribute to his final bouquet.
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