My Dad’s memorial video.
This was played at his memorial in Los Angeles on May 10th 2014
and at a second memorial in New York City at the Friars Club on June 9th 2014.
My Dad’s memorial video.
This was played at his memorial in Los Angeles on May 10th 2014
and at a second memorial in New York City at the Friars Club on June 9th 2014.
Thinking of my friend Frank this week because of his birthday. Miss him everyday.
Igor, you never mentioned that. Similarly, when my dad passed I was sad that I hadn’t been using Jr. at the end of my name all this years. It would have been a way to honor him. Thank you for sharing. It’s amazing how we touch each other’s lives.
The advice is really unique
Frank,
What a beautiful tribute this is to your Dad!
Mary and I have such wonderful memories of him and treasure every moment whenever we were with him. When I worked on your father’s portrait in 2001, my own dad had passed away at that very time, so this portrait became a special personal threshold in my professional career.
My father, composer and song writer, was a big fan of Frank Sinatra and when I grew up back in Russia in the late 60s, Sinatra’s songs were often played in our home. In the portrait composition, I incorporated Frank Sinatra’s image above Frank Military in the background sky and amongst other numerous stars whose lives and careers were touched by your father. So, because of the subject matter and that timing, I dedicated this portrait to my dad with the inscription on the back of the canvas.
Prior to Frank Military’s portrait, all my portraits were signed “I. Babailov”. To honor my late father, I made a promise on his passing from that moment on to sign all my paintings with my middle initial “V.” which represents my father’s first name, Valery. So, beginning with your father’s portrait, all my works are now signed with my middle initial “V.”
So, Frank, your incredible father happened to put his mark on my career as well, in a different and special way.
God bless you and family and your cousin Mary sends her love to you all!
thank you again for the most beautiful web-site of dear Frank Military Sr. It recalled when I attended the Memorial Service which was so emotional for us who knew & loved him.
I recall all the days when Frank lived across the street from me & I would stop in to visit after Temple on Saturdays ,and all the wonderful times in New York with Frank & my Twin, Jean…….& dinner @ Toot Shors , [the 3 of us & Frank Sinatra.!!] & so many more !!
Your Dad was so kind & caring……….”.May His name be for a blessing for ever, “
I knew your dad for about thirty five years. He was music… he was funny… he was passionate … AND he was nice. He gave all of that, to all of us. How lucky were we? My thoughts go out to you and your family.
Best regards,
Artie Butler
I loved Frank & remember him so dearly. He was so very kind & caring. I saw him often with my twin sister,Jean, and then often visited with him in his l.a.apt. across the street from me…which was a brief time.
Your Dad was indeed a treasure to all who knew him., & now though the video I can visit him often ……………..thank-U..
with love, Muriel
Thank you so much for doing this and keeping you Dad’s memory alive. I will love him every day of my life and I miss him very much. He was so proud of you.
Les Bider
Frank was kind, he was funny and he loved music and music people. I was lucky enough to have known him for over thirty five years. To Frank Jr. and family… I am sorry for your loss.
Artie Butler
Your Dad was always a kind, supportive, lively and warm friend.
Miss him.
Charles Strouse
What a captivating tribute to your Father! His vigor and youth so well rendered, so engaging, so alive! Thank you for sharing this multimedial side of your Father’s artistic and spiritual wealth, now forever accessible to everyone across the globe.
–Kamil + K2
Frankie,
I could watch 1,000 times and never get tired of it! I loved hearing his stories and just being with him! I miss I’m so ! He was just off the cuff and so funny!
Thanks for sharing!!
love, Cindi
I have the fondest memories of Frank Military. He was generous, kind and caring to me as I began my career.
Truly a rare human being who I will never forget.
God bless you Frank!
Armand
Miss him so
The comments below were left at the youtube site before it was taken down. Please feel free to leave comments and remembrances here.
Frank Military 1 year ago
Thanks much Karen for your thoughts… I just saw my aunt last month and yeah my Aunt and Dad really did look alike.

Steve Parquet 10 months ago
What an amazing story! Great tribute! Very touching. Thanks for making it.
(*Friend of Summer. I haven’t seen Light since she was 11.)
These are the comments from Youtube:

dibuccio 1 year ago
Such an amazing story. I’m so moved by this video and all the kindness and love it gave me. What a treasure…

Bill Cunningham 1 year ago
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO AN INCREDABLE HUMAN BEING.IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LOVELY TO HAVE MET HIM,MY LOVE GOES TO HIS FAMILY AND I KNOW THAT THEY WILL EXTEND THAT BEAUTIFUL ENERGY THAT FRANK GAVE TO OTHERS .WHAT AN INCREDABLE PRICELESS VIDEO.GOD BLESS .BILL C

Craig Jessup 1 year ago
So great to hear a show business story that’s not full of darkness and disfunction! Kindness and love, indeed. Thank you for this!

Jim Caruso 1 year ago
Frank – Our mutual pal Barret Foa sent me a link to this beautiful tribute, not knowing that I had met your dad many times through Liza and Billy Stritch. It’s an extraordinary Valentine to an extraordinary life…I can only imagine how proud you must be to share his name and legacy.

carole bayer sager 1 year ago
I loved watching this and i loved your Dad, And he was so kind.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man
thank you,
with love,
carole

KAREN CASALASPRO 1 year ago
OMG…. (5 STARS)……. I’m sorry for your Loss Frank Jr., That was a beautiful tribute to your Dad and I’m sure it would have made him very proud, what an amazing man ! I know your Aunt Mary, and can’t believe how much she and your dad look alike from the photo in your video.. :)

john kidds 1 year ago
I can’t stop crying after watching this. I never knew all of this. But I am so honored that John Titta always made a point that we stop by and say hi to Frank whenever I visited John at the office. I remember the first time I met Frank he said come down the hall and meet Frank, he’s a real legend. I didn’t know it at the time but legend didn’t quite cover it. In fact a word hasn’t been invented to describe this man. Thank you John and to Frank Jr. and family, I am heartbroken for your loss. God Bless.

Chelle Corbis 1 year ago
This is such a heartwarming celebration of your Dad’s life.. It’s beautiful what you did. What a wonderful world it would be if only there were (even) more Franks Military!
The above comments were left at the youtube site before it was taken down. Please feel free to leave comments and remembrances here.
What a captivating tribute to your Father! His vigor and youth so well rendered, so engaging, so alive! Thank you for sharing this multimedial side of your Father’s artistic and spiritual wealth, now forever accessible to everyone across the globe.
–Kamil + K2
Hello Frank, I was so emotional to have seen and been at the New York Memorial – I loved Frank Military very much as frankie , you know – every day I think of him and know he is looking down at all of us. Thanks for all of this – so proud of you.
Love, and Hugs, Nan