Frank J. Stacey

Frank J. Stacey, age 62, of Bel Air, MD, died on July 2, 2010. Born in Baltimore, he is the son of Jesse B. Stacey, Sr. and Rosalie N. Stacey, both of Bel Air, MD. Frank graduated from Bel Air High School in 1968, and then went on to serve our country honorably in the U.S. Army; he received the Bronze Star and National Defense Service Medal for his service in Vietnam (1969 – 1970). After his service, Frank worked as a distributor of Joe Corbi's Pizza and was actively involved in Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 588, where he served as a past president and played a key role in the dedication of Rt. 24 as Vietnam Veteran Memorial Highway. Frank was a family man, known best for his generous heart. He coached both his daughter's softball teams through Bel Air Parks and Recreation, loved to golf, plant rose gardens and travel, especially to Ocean City and Disney World.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Patricia D. Stacey (Quinn), who he married in 1972, of Bel Air, MD; daughters, Colleen Q. Ortman and husband, Brad, of Forest Hill, MD and Lauren M. Cyran and husband, John, of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Jesse B. Stacey, Jr. of Elkton, MD; sister, Diane M. Cox and husband, Steve, of Bel Air, MD; and grandchildren Joshua and Jacob Ortman, both of Forest Hill.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 588, c/o Carolyn Baker, 704 S. Shamrock Road, Bel Air, MD 21014.