I used to walk past Franks everyday on the way home from school. He would always smile and wave. Such a sweet man...a true loss to the community. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and staff.
-Shannon Stretch Patrick, Bethlehem, PA

I am in North Carolina now after moving in 7/09 from lving in Haddonfield for over 12 years and going to Franks. Even after moving I would drive back every 6 weeks to get my haircut and seen Frank and his staff. His jokes when I came in, his asking how is your daughter doing, whats the market doing, what should I invest in. Reading this loss on the Patch has shaken my life greatly today and will for a long time. Frank was a great friend to all and when you entered his shop, he made you feel as if you were visiting his home. I always looked up his updated pictures on the wall of his son and daughtger who he always spoke very proud of.
I keep in my shirt pocket a prayer of my mother when Frank comforted me and now it will also be there as a reminder of my friend Frank, that always cheered up my life

"Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tommorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you."

Frank, We Will Always Love and Keep You and your family In Our Hearts and Memories and Prayers.

Love...Chris Scotto and family.

Frank was/is my friend. I will miss him terribly. My prayers go out to him and his family. Sincerely Joe Costabile

Frank, I can always remember the first day that I walked into your shop. You greeted me with open arms. When I got married you made my hait look perfect. When I had my son, I made sure that you were to give him his first hair cut. Eventough my son and I were the only one to visit you, you always asked about our family. That was the way you were. Family first. We will miss you Frank!!!! R.I.P We always remember you

When we moved here 23 years ago, Frank was the first new person we met. My son, who was six at the time, had a bad experience with a barber in New York. He wasn't too sure of what to expect. Frank put him right at ease; and 23 years later, he was still going to Frank for his haircuts. He greeted me warmly whenever I went in, or passed by. We will miss him a lot.

Ellen Klein

Frank was always so friendly and caring. He always welcomed everyone and said hello to you. He made a point to get to know his customers and their families. My heart goes out to all that knew him and especially to his family. He was a big part of Haddonfield, our families and watching our children grow up. I will miss his smile and his hugs! May he be at peace!

Elaine Celenza

I've been going to Frank for about 5 years now. He just cut my hair on Wednesday. I am stunned. I considered him a friend of mine. He always had a smile(even when he was trying to quit smoking) and that laugh. He seemed so full of energy all the time. We were going to do a picture of him outside the shop to match the Springsteen poster he had inside......

I would pay him and then shake his hand and tell him, "Be well,..." I will continue to go to his shop to honor him. I hope they stay open.

I miss you already, Frank.

Kerry Pittenger

I have been going to Frank's for 25 years and I can't imagine walking in or past the shop and not seeing him there ... he will be missed by so many people. Frank always had a smile and a greeting for everyone that came in. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at home and his family at the shop. Frank, you will be missed.

Whenever my kids went "downtown" I always told them that if they ever needed help they should go to Franks...I knew that he would take care of them until I could get to them.....many times Jacob would get his haircut after school and without money.....no worries...Frank would just wait for me to stop in to settle the bill...all four of my kids and I have sat in those chairs waiting to get Frank not only for a great cut but for a great guy! You will be missed Frank! The Erdy Family

Frank was a warm, welcoming presence. My sons and husband have always gone to Frank’s. For at least 16 years, I have sat in those chairs, waiting for one child or another to get their hair cut. Frank always asked about our family, expressing concern (and encouraging words) about family tragedies, job losses, and more. We would joke, laugh, and poke fun at each other and his colleagues. It’s a very tough loss.

I first went to have my hair cut when he worked for Joseph's Hair Styling.
When Frank took over the business and changed the name of the shop, I was delighted.
I continued to visit Franks even when my lack of hair didn't dictate a cut was needed, I want there for the back and forth banter we always had, he enjoyed the good natured comments. He gave back just as much as he got.
Naturally my grand sons got their first cut at Franks. Frank loved his family, I always looked forward to seeing the photos of his children and how they grew through the years. There's no way that he can be replaced.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Bill Brown

Frank, rest in peace. You have been a great family friend since you opened your shop. You will always
be fondly remembered and never forgotten.

The Redman family of Erial/Haddonfield

Gone To Soon
"We were not prepard for you to go
You were too full of life to be
Taken away from us so soon
It is still to hard to believe

How much we will miss your smile
And your laughter in our ears
Your absence leaves a hole in us
We are filling with our tears..."

God Bless you Frank.
Elizabeth, Harry and Randy Redman

My story is like many others here. Thirty years ago I walked in the shop (then Joseph's) for the first time, and was greeted like a friend. I've never been in any other barbershop since. He gave my son his first haircut. My son is now 28. He watched me go from my 30's to my 60's. We shared jogging stories, kids stories, and now, for me, retirement stories. He would ask about my family evert visit. He wasn't a just barbershop owner, he was a friend, as he seemed to be to everyone who came in. He cut my hair just 10 days ago, and he waved to my wife and me when we walked by the shop Thursday morning. I can't believe he is gone. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and the crew at Frank's. May he find peace.

Frank was the best business person who ever lived. Absolutely everybody liked him because he liked everybody who came in or who just walked by. Nobody will ever match his talent for running a neighborhood business. This is a profound loss.

As a young professional, I used to get my hair cut there. Coincidentially, so did my boss. Once Frank realized we worked together, every time I came in we'd discuss my career and my desire to advance at the company. He'd say "did you get that promotion yet?" and I'd generally fill him in, stating I was patiently waiting. After I did get the promotion, my boss said, "well, your barber thinks a lot of you and I wanted to start talking about something else when I get my hair cut". I think one of the best legacies we can leave is that we affected people in a positive way, not just family and close friends but also the people was saw only occasionally or in passing. Judging by these comments, I'd say Frank has done that.

Our family has been going to Franks for 25 years. He has cut my husband, sons and grandsons' hair. We shared stories, jokes and hugs. Every time I passed the shop I would knock on his window and be greeted with a huge smile and wave. If he wasn't busy he would run outside and catch up on our families. Our family is heartbroken. We are all praying for his family. Haddonfield has lost a true friend. May he rest in peace. Jayne Grabowski

He cut my husbands hair for 30+ years. He gave all of my 3 sons their first hairs cuts. We just found out today. Rest in peace Frank. Christina and Joe Minnick

I was deeply heartbroken and shocked to hear about Frank. He was truly a sweet and geniune man, who always knew everyone by name, greeted you with a smile and always asked about your family. Before my father passed away in 2002 he was in Cooper Hospital for almost four months; Frank offered to go in and cut his hair. I picked Frank up after work and he went into the hospital with me and cut my father's hair and offered to stay so we could visist with my father! Frank was my father's, brother's and son's barber. I can't believe he's not here anymore, I will miss him dearly. Patty Harris