Frank Edward Sherrick

Frank E. Sherrick passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with gastroesophagael cancer. Frank spent most of his life living in Marlborough and always considered it his home. He was born on January 3, 1960 to Frank and Helen (Gonci) Sherrick. He leaves behind a step-brother Ken of Middletown, a sister and brother-in-law Linda and Alan Mothersele of Berlin, and a sister and brother-in-law Joan and Mike Sheehan of Glastonbury. He also leaves four nieces and two nephews: Alison Went and Mark Sherrick, Laura Mothersele and Susan Jeffers and Matt and Katelyn Sheehan. Frank graduated RHAM High School in 1978 and attended Thames Valley Technical College for one year. He worked at various jobs but prided himself most on his carpentry skills. He was conscientious of doing his best work on all jobs, whether it was paid of donated time to family. Frank loved family and doted on his nieces and nephews. He was so proud to see them grow up and achieve their goals. He loved picnics, barbecues and holiday gatherings. Frank inherited the love of gardening from the Goncis and when he bought his own home, was excited to make a huge raised bed garden, and prided himself on his tomatoes. Frank was an avid Whalers fan and loved playing ice hockey with friends on the lake or nearby pond. He also enjoyed downhill skiing, fishing and working on a pit crew at several raceways. Frank loved cars and was excited to buy his first car, a Chevy Chevelle. A few years later he bought his dream truck, a Chevy S-10, in which he carried all of the top notch tools he bought for his jobs. Frank was also an avid UCONN Basketball fan and watched every game he could. He loved watching NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, especially. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home in East Hartford and the CT Cancer Center in Middletown for their care and support. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Burial will be private. A casual Celebration of Frank's life is scheduled for July 28, from 1-4 pm at the Social Hall in the Congregational Church in South Glastonbury. Friends and family are invited to come and share their stories and love.