Frank Bolda, age 95, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 13, 1925 in Chicago, IL and was raised by his grandparents in the small village of Krasne, Poland. At age 11 he returned to the USA, Chicago, and quickly learned to assimilate in his Polish-American community. After graduating Bowen High School, Frank joined the US Navy in their flight training program. After serving, he continued his education graduating from the University of Illinois as a metallurgical engineer and later completed a Master’s Degree at NYU. He first worked with Southern Railway and then had a long rewarding career with IBM.
He had a competitive spirit and enjoyed swimming, tennis, golf, cards and dancing. He was a life long learner and an avid reader, and an active member of the Polish-American Club, including their dance troupe for several years.
Frank is survived by: daughters Cheryl Toole (Bob), Sue Neal (Tom); son: David Bolda (Elise); grandchildren: Michelle Naylor (William), Mary Turek (Jonathan), Tom Neal (Megan Powell), Shane Toole; great-grandchildren: Hakon and Signe Naylor and Wesley Turek (born on Frank’s 95th Birthday!). He is further survived by several nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Hynes Bolda, his son Donald Bolda, and his sister Mary Fryza.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Committal Services, with Military Honors, will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The Mass will be live streamed (beginning at 12:55 pm) through the Facebook Page of Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park and the Graveside Service will be recorded and posted afterwards for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Polish-American Club of the Triangle or to Transitions LifeCare.
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