Marvin Frank

his home on April 3, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents,

Fannie Reuben Frank and Samuel Frank, sisters, Rella Veron, Vera Frank, Audrey Klein, and

brothers, Floyd and Clarence Frank.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Leona, and children Beverly Bockol (David),

Cara Shifman (Elliot) and son Paul Frank. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Rachel

Bockol, Jessica Bockol, Hannah Shifman, Benjamin Shifman, several nieces and nephews and

special niece Marlene Grant.

Marvin served in the Navy during World War Two and was a graduate of The University of

Pittsburgh where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. While in Pittsburgh,

he was involved with the UJA, and sang at The Poale Zedeck Synagogue during the High Holy

Days. He was generous with his time, and served as President of Cumberland, MD Community

Chorus, and President of Gateway Lodge, B'nai B'rith in Pittsburgh.

He worked for IBM in Endicott, NY for 25 years, and also was a member of the Tri Cities Opera

Chorus in Binghamton, NY. The family moved to Austin, TX in 1980, where Marvin was a

member of the Austin Lyric Opera chorus for 18 years. The family attended Congregation Beth

Israel where Marvin organized and directed a choir, was president of the Men's Club, and sang

for the Circle of Friends. The family were also members of Congregation Shir Ami in Cedar

Park, TX where Marvin was a song leader. He was also President of the IBM Glee Club and a

founding member of Austin Lite Opera, while also performing at various retirement and nursing

homes.

Marvin was a friend to all, and he never met a stranger. He made people smile, and had a great

love of family, music, travel, camping, and all things Pittsburgh. He traveled extensively with his

wife throughout Europe and the United States.

A funeral for Marvin was held April 5, 2022 at The Hebrew Cemetery, with arrangements by

Browne-Wynne Funeral Home, and services conducted by Rabbi Lucy Dinner of Congregation

Beth Or, all in Raleigh, NC.

Donations in Marvin’s name may be made to:

Austin Opera: https://austinopera.org/support/ways-to-give/

Temple Beth Or: https://www.tboraleigh.org/donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for the Frank family.