Frank L. Dolan

He was born, on December 28, 1944. Frank passed peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents, Vina Mae (Johnson) and Fred C. Dolan. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Margaret "Peg" K. (O'Neil) Dolan; daughters, Kristine M. (Stephen) Seewagen, Bonnie A. (Brian) Porter, Julie M. (Rob) Burke, and Maryanne LaRuez. His 10 grandchildren, Fiona (Justin) Palardy, Jessica Seewagen, Amanda Seewagen, Tim (Abby) Hannon, Madeline Burke, Cullen Burke, Kathryn LaRuez, Hannah LaRuez, Grace LaRuez, and Julia LaRuez; great-grandchildren, Gavin Jermyn and Delaney DiMaria; sister, Patricia Minor and his niece Dorothy Minor; and nephew Joseph Minor; several cousins & dear friends.

Frank's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Thursday, March 30th, 3-7 PM. His funeral service will be celebrated, Friday, March 31st, at 10 AM at Hope Church, 1301 Vintage Lane. Burial in Millers Chapel Cemetery, VA. will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Rochester Regional Foundation, Hildebrandt Hospice, 330 Monroe Ave. Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 or to Honor Flight Rochester, Inc., PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in Frank's memory.

In his professional life, Frank was described as a humble giant in his industry. He received degrees from SUNY Farmingdale and Roberts Wesleyan College, he was also a licensed professional engineer. Frank worked for Monroe County for 22 years, finishing his career as the Director of Transportation for Monroe County and then starting his second career of 21 years with Bergmann and Associates as a consultant in their traffic department. Winning several awards, serving on different boards throughout Monroe County and across the US, and being inducted into the Hall of Fame for ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) an international organization. He was also instrumental in designing and naming the Colonel O'Rourke Bridge formerly the Stutson St bridge.

In his spare time, he enjoyed volunteering at the Chamber of Commerce in Cape Vincent and his association board on Kirkdale Circle. He had a love for trains and traveling on Amtrak. Frank was an avid walker and a terrible golfer. He loved his home in Cape Vincent and the St. Lawrence River. His family was the most important thing to him and he made that known to all who asked.

Our family would like to give special thanks to Hildebrandt Hospice Facility. All of the doctors, nurses, aides, and staff for the unbelievable care they gave to Frank at the end of his journey. They have left a lasting imprint on our hearts.