Celebrating the life of
Frank J. Baran
September 22, 1915 - September 28, 2011
Francis Joseph "Frank" Baran, 96, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2011 under the care of Hospice Home Care. He was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Sacred Heart School and Benedictine Military School, class of 1934. Frank was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He worked in continuous service of Central of Georgia Railroad for 28 years and Southern Railway System for 19 years with a military leave of absence to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of operations in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands during W.W. II. He retired from Southern Railway Norfolk Southern Corporation as Marketing and Planning Officer on February 1, 1982 in Washington, D.C.
Frank was an honorary Life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 631 and a member of the Immaculate Conception 4th degree K. of C. He was also a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the American Legion Post184, Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4392, the Savannah Volunteer Guards, and the Men's Club of St. Peter the Apostle Church. Frank was a 2008 recipient of the Gartland Award.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents William Edward and Gertrude Reynolds Baran, and his wife of over 55 years, Elizabeth Betty Cooley Baran, and his brothers, D.W. and Daniel A. Baran, and by sisters, Alicia B. Tomlin, and Nel B. Grevemberg.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol B. John Massey, of Troutman, N.C., his son, Frank, Jr. Katie, of Savannah, and son, William E. Connie, also of Savannah, and by grandchildren, Amanda, Michael, and Elizabeth Baran, and by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2011 with a Christian Wake Service at 7:00 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, St. Vincent's Academy, or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Condolences from across the pond to the Baran family.
- Julian and Georgina Corish and family, Coventry,
Dear Baran Family, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers. Sincere sympathy from the Watford Family.
- Watford Family, Little Rock, AR
sending lots of love and synpathy. Your family will be in my prayers. Linda Corish Tison Lewis
- linda c lewis, savannah, GA
sending lots of love and synpathy. Your family will be in my prayers. Linda Corish Tison Lewis
- linda c lewis, savannah, GA
I always admired Mr. Baran from the day I met him in 1965. I'm saddened by his passing. He was a good man.
- Barry Dineen, Southriding, VA
Bil, So sorry to hear the news. It's really hard to know what to say at a time like this. So let me just say, may God be with you now and always. Sincere condolences, Gary and Nancy
- Gary & Nancy, Falls Church, VA
Dear Frank, Deepest sympathy to you and your family .You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, GA
Frank, I want to express my heartfelt deepest symapathy for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Martha A. Scarboro, Savannah, GA
I will never forget your dads gentle,loving and kind way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Remember to keep your 'eye on the sparrow' Love Al, Lorraine, Lindsey, Chris ,& Heather.
- The Stoudts, Leesburg, VA
We know how hard it is to let go of someone you love so much. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
- Mike & Maryann Fox, Annandale, VA
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you today as you celebrate the life of Dad, Grandad, uncle...Betty , Frank, Henry and Anne are all celebrating too! Much Love, Lisa K. Bergstresser
- Lisa Bergstresser, Merritt Island, FL
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. Mr. Frank and Ms. Betty were very special to my family. Our prayers are with you and your family Billy and Susann Kearney
- Billy Kearney, Savannah, GA
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. Mr. Frank and Ms. Betty were very special to my family. Our prayers are with you and your family Billy and Susann Kearney
- Billy Kearney, Savannah, GA
Dear Carol and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Angelica, Wolfgang and Caroline
- Angelica Henrich, Rümmelsheim, - Other
my thoughts and prayers are with you , may god bless you
- kay faxon, savannah, GA
Dear Baran Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Frank.He was a true,respected gentleman.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, savannah, GA
An amazing man was given back to God yesterday. He changed my life and molded who I am today. I cherish every moment that I had with him. I wish I could be in Savannah with my family to celebrate his life but send my love to all. Amanda
- Amanda, Savannah, GA
Frank, Billy and family, I am saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed his company at the Savannah Volunteer Guards meetings. You and he are in my prayers.
- Michael F Hennessy, Sr, St Simons Island, GA
frank, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your dad has a new body and won't suffer anymore... love, george and judy
- judy hair, savannah, GA
A sad passing of a true Gentleman of the Old School and one of the Greatest Generation...my heart is with my cousins
- Susan Tomlin Glenney, Duncanville, TX
A sad passing of a true Gentleman of the Old School and one of the Greatest Generation...my heart is with my cousins
- Susan Tomlin Glenney, Duncanville, TX
Bill,Frank and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my prayers.
- Angela Corish, Savannah, GA
To all my Baran cousins -- Frank was much loved by everyone who knew him. He will certainly be missed by all of us. Now he is with everyone who preceded him.
- Patty Grevemberg, Kennesaw, GA
We are saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was a wonderful uncle and godfather.
- Gayle and Ken Arberg, , GA
Condolences from across the pond to the Baran family.
- Julian and Georgina Corish and family, Coventry,
Dear Baran Family, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in our hearts and prayers. Sincere sympathy from the Watford Family.
- Watford Family, Little Rock, AR
sending lots of love and synpathy. Your family will be in my prayers. Linda Corish Tison Lewis
- linda c lewis, savannah, GA
sending lots of love and synpathy. Your family will be in my prayers. Linda Corish Tison Lewis
- linda c lewis, savannah, GA
I always admired Mr. Baran from the day I met him in 1965. I'm saddened by his passing. He was a good man.
- Barry Dineen, Southriding, VA
Bil, So sorry to hear the news. It's really hard to know what to say at a time like this. So let me just say, may God be with you now and always. Sincere condolences, Gary and Nancy
- Gary & Nancy, Falls Church, VA
Dear Frank, Deepest sympathy to you and your family .You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, GA
Frank, I want to express my heartfelt deepest symapathy for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Martha A. Scarboro, Savannah, GA
I will never forget your dads gentle,loving and kind way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Remember to keep your 'eye on the sparrow' Love Al, Lorraine, Lindsey, Chris ,& Heather.
- The Stoudts, Leesburg, VA
We know how hard it is to let go of someone you love so much. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
- Mike & Maryann Fox, Annandale, VA
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you today as you celebrate the life of Dad, Grandad, uncle...Betty , Frank, Henry and Anne are all celebrating too! Much Love, Lisa K. Bergstresser
- Lisa Bergstresser, Merritt Island, FL
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. Mr. Frank and Ms. Betty were very special to my family. Our prayers are with you and your family Billy and Susann Kearney
- Billy Kearney, Savannah, GA
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. Mr. Frank and Ms. Betty were very special to my family. Our prayers are with you and your family Billy and Susann Kearney
- Billy Kearney, Savannah, GA
Dear Carol and Family, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Angelica, Wolfgang and Caroline
- Angelica Henrich, Rümmelsheim, - Other -
my thoughts and prayers are with you , may god bless you
- kay faxon, savannah, GA
Dear Baran Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Frank.He was a true,respected gentleman.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, savannah, GA
An amazing man was given back to God yesterday. He changed my life and molded who I am today. I cherish every moment that I had with him. I wish I could be in Savannah with my family to celebrate his life but send my love to all. Amanda
- Amanda, Savannah, GA
Frank, Billy and family, I am saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I always enjoyed his company at the Savannah Volunteer Guards meetings. You and he are in my prayers.
- Michael F Hennessy, Sr, St Simons Island, GA
frank, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your dad has a new body and won't suffer anymore... love, george and judy
- judy hair, savannah, GA
A sad passing of a true Gentleman of the Old School and one of the Greatest Generation...my heart is with my cousins
- Susan Tomlin Glenney, Duncanville, TX
A sad passing of a true Gentleman of the Old School and one of the Greatest Generation...my heart is with my cousins
- Susan Tomlin Glenney, Duncanville, TX
Bill,Frank and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you in my prayers.
- Angela Corish, Savannah, GA
To all my Baran cousins -- Frank was much loved by everyone who knew him. He will certainly be missed by all of us. Now he is with everyone who preceded him.
- Patty Grevemberg, Kennesaw, GA
We are saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was a wonderful uncle and godfather.
- Gayle and Ken Arberg, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
