- Date Of Birth: March 8, 1939
- Date Of Death: January 14, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Frank Barabas Sr., age 82, of East Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022 in East Haven with his loving wife by his side. He was born on March 8, 1939, in Budapest, Hungary. After taking part as a Freedom Fighter in the 1956 Hungarian uprising, he arrived in the United States at the age of 17.
Frank was known for his patience and kindness, and love for his family. He rarely was seen without a smile and was loved by so many. Carlene and Frank loved and raised numerous children in their home, in addition to their biological children. While there was nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone in need, his love of family trumped everything else. Frank is preceded in death by his father Jozsef Barabas; his mother Rozalia Marton Barabas; siblings Jozsef Barabas, Rozalia Vasmatics (Boldizsar), Sandor Barabas (Maria), Lajos Barabas (Klara); and his son Frank A. Barabas Jr. Frank is survived by his wife, Carlene Barabas; his sister Zsuzsa Konrad (Antoline); his children: Lillian Lavenberg (Randy), Susan Palma (Todd), Cherie Jewell (Leonard), Richard Barabas (April); sister in law Doreen Wheeler Demeyer; brother in law Jeff Wheeler (Nancy); nephew Dane Wheeler; 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and many other family members, honorary and otherwise that had the honor of calling him father or grandfather, all of whom he loved dearly.
