Richard Frankovic, 83, passed away on May 5th, 2026 at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on July 11th, 1942, a son of the late Elizabeth Birish and Edward Frankovic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerard Frankovic. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Frankovic, his brother, Edward J. (Beth) Frankovic, his sisters-in-law, Eleanor (John) Tomsic and Joyce (Richard) Tomsic, 11 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews and 3 great great nieces and nephews.

Richard acquired his great love for the Lord and his religion from his family and his Catholic education; a love that he carried and exhibited throughout his life. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a MS in Finance from Columbia University. Both served him well in his varied career in the pharmaceutical business. While working for American Cyanamid’s Lederle division in Pearl River, New York, he met his life partner, Loretta (Lorie) Tomsic. They married in 1976 and enjoyed a blessed life together polishing their successful careers; giving of their time to religious, family, community, and environmental endeavors; traveling extensively with dear friends and growing in their faith and love.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, May 28th, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with internment to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

One of the biggest joys in his life was his involvement in helping the poor through the St. Vincent de Paul Society; a giving of himself that he avidly pursued during the 25 years of his retirement.

He would want to be remembered in prayer and if you desire, through a thoughtful donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Conference; 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.