Obituary for Frank Edward Sudell
Long time Greenwich resident Frank E. Sudell passed away on March 10 th one week shy of his 90 th
birthday. Frank attended Greenwich High School ’49 where he lettered in football, basketball and
baseball. After graduation from GHS, he immediately enlisted in the Air Force and attended Radio
School to become a radio technician. After discharged from the Air Force as First Lieutenant, he worked
for Post Road Iron Works and then served his community as a Greenwich Policeman for six years.
Shortly after, he met his wife of 59 years, Dorothy, at AMF. Frank then embarked on a new career as a
car salesman at Pray Automobile and Toyota of Greenwich for over 50 years. This career allowed his
charismatic personality to shine through meeting new people every day.
Frank was a faithful servant of the Lord and a man of great faith. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and
Lector at Sacred Heart Church in Port Chester and St. Paul’s Parish in Greenwich. He was a member of
the Knights of Columbus in Greenwich and was honored by the Greenwich Old Timers’ Athletic
Association.
Frank had a strong love of fly fishing traveling to Quebec, Montana and of course, the Housatonic River
as often as he could. Salt water fishing was another one of his hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed with his
family, in addition to playing racquetball at the YMCA, fast pitch softball, golf and shuffleboard. He
never did anything halfway which included his love of cooking; he was always the life of the party and
quick with his jokes.
Frank was married for 59 years to his love “Dottie”. Together they raised 3 children, welcomed 7
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren to the world. You would always see him at youth, high school
and college lacrosse games, football, soccer, baseball, field hockey, golf and bowling matches. Always
with a video camera in hand and leading the cheers with a smile. He was so very proud of each and
every one of his grandchildren and felt so blessed to be a part of their lives.
Frank was predeceased by his parents Helen Honulik Colucci and Michael Sudell and his beloved
grandson Steven Sudell. He is survived by his wife Dottie, daughters Charlene MacDonald (Brian) and
Debbie Dunster (Will) and son Paul (Amy). And also by his grandchildren Jimmy Dunster (Dani), Colin
Dunster (Sally), Shawn Dunster, Derek, Anne Dunster, Tyler and his great-grandchildren Dillon, Skylar
and Hudson.
He will be fondly remembered by family, relatives and friends of all ages for his outgoing personality and
“gift of gab” along with his sense of humor and numerous jokes, songs and one-liners.
A wake will be held at Castiglione Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 17 th from 4-8. A funeral mass
will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Church in Greenwich on Thursday, March 18 th at 10:30. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
birthday. Frank attended Greenwich High School ’49 where he lettered in football, basketball and
baseball. After graduation from GHS, he immediately enlisted in the Air Force and attended Radio
School to become a radio technician. After discharged from the Air Force as First Lieutenant, he worked
for Post Road Iron Works and then served his community as a Greenwich Policeman for six years.
Shortly after, he met his wife of 59 years, Dorothy, at AMF. Frank then embarked on a new career as a
car salesman at Pray Automobile and Toyota of Greenwich for over 50 years. This career allowed his
charismatic personality to shine through meeting new people every day.
Frank was a faithful servant of the Lord and a man of great faith. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and
Lector at Sacred Heart Church in Port Chester and St. Paul’s Parish in Greenwich. He was a member of
the Knights of Columbus in Greenwich and was honored by the Greenwich Old Timers’ Athletic
Association.
Frank had a strong love of fly fishing traveling to Quebec, Montana and of course, the Housatonic River
as often as he could. Salt water fishing was another one of his hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed with his
family, in addition to playing racquetball at the YMCA, fast pitch softball, golf and shuffleboard. He
never did anything halfway which included his love of cooking; he was always the life of the party and
quick with his jokes.
Frank was married for 59 years to his love “Dottie”. Together they raised 3 children, welcomed 7
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren to the world. You would always see him at youth, high school
and college lacrosse games, football, soccer, baseball, field hockey, golf and bowling matches. Always
with a video camera in hand and leading the cheers with a smile. He was so very proud of each and
every one of his grandchildren and felt so blessed to be a part of their lives.
Frank was predeceased by his parents Helen Honulik Colucci and Michael Sudell and his beloved
grandson Steven Sudell. He is survived by his wife Dottie, daughters Charlene MacDonald (Brian) and
Debbie Dunster (Will) and son Paul (Amy). And also by his grandchildren Jimmy Dunster (Dani), Colin
Dunster (Sally), Shawn Dunster, Derek, Anne Dunster, Tyler and his great-grandchildren Dillon, Skylar
and Hudson.
He will be fondly remembered by family, relatives and friends of all ages for his outgoing personality and
“gift of gab” along with his sense of humor and numerous jokes, songs and one-liners.
A wake will be held at Castiglione Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 17 th from 4-8. A funeral mass
will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Church in Greenwich on Thursday, March 18 th at 10:30. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.