Frank J. Levandoski Jr.
Frank J. Levandoski Jr.
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.