Friends it is with a heavy heart that I write to you all with the news of Maury’s passing. I received a message from his son Dan that Maury was unresponsive as of this morning and a call from his sister in law Valerie that he had passed away this afternoon.

The past few years have been rough on him due to Bladder Cancer and then Lung Cancer. I have heard less and less from Maury as of recently and have had an opportunity to see him fewer times then I would have hoped for. After having visited (along with SPT-S2K and S-Cargo) Maury in the hospital a few weeks ago due to a flare up of pneumonia I was looking forward to hearing from him and Beth on when I could visit him as he recuperated as his brother Mark’s place.
Maury called me earlier this week to tell me that this was the end. There would be no more drives and no more talk of our love of cars. There would be no more reminiscing of Spring Flings and donut hats, ridiculous goggles and ways to convince Beth to let him buy a Lamborghini. The cancer has taken over his lungs and his body was too weak to withstand any more Chemo or Radiation. He was calling to say good-bye and to share one last conversation with me. It gave me an opportunity to tell him how much he meant to me and just how much I truly loved him. I offered him help in whatever way he needed as he put his affairs in order and thanked him again for the many things he had done for me. We then talked about Beth and what a wonderful woman she is and how fortunate he was to have her as his wife.

With our brief conversation he was worn out and tired. His breathing was labored and his voice was shallow and quite. I knew it was time to say good bye and to leave him with enough energy to make phone calls to others in his life. I told him I loved him and would do whatever he or Beth needed in the coming months. With that we said good-bye knowing that it was very likely the last time we would be able to talk here on this earth as friends.

When I got off of the phone I called my Dad and my wife Renee to share the news and the heart ache I was feeling. Then I started thinking of all of the good times and memories we shared and started writing. I ask all of you to read and then share. Share your condolences to the family. Share your pain and heart ache over losing a friend. But more importantly share your memories. Share those funny stories you have of Maury. Share those pictures or videos you took on a drive. Share a thought or an experience that Maury brought in to your life. Share some of the happiness that Maury brought with him wherever he went. Please see the link at the bottom for the memorial thread we have started over at Vintage.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/100...kel-jumpy-guy/

 

Team,
Funeral arrangements are below. Additionally pictures are needed for a slideshow. If you have any pictures of Maury and Beth from a cruise or event please email them to his son Dan at:

dlf211 at gmail.com


Hello all,

Thank you for your support during this difficult time. Our family is honored to have family and friends like you!

Below is the updated info for Maury's arrangements. These are the final plans for the week as of Saturday, February 23rd, 2013.

MONDAY FEB 25th:

ALL friends and family are welcome to join us at Temple Sinai for a reception and service in Maury's honor.

Family arrive 11:30 AM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Reception for all to visit with the family.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Funeral Service for Maury Frankel

Temple Sinai
5505 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Maury's name to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.

www.stjude.org

MONDAY 25th (CONT):

After the service ALL of Maury's family and friends are welcome to join us in celebration of his life at the home of Mark and Valerie Frankel. Dinner will be served for all.

If you would like to provide food or drink please contact Nancy Frankel at 412-913-0202.

Mark & Valerie Frankel
2588 A Grouse Ridge
Wexford, PA 15090.

TUESDAY 26th AND WEDNESDAY 27th:

Tuesday & Wednesday the family will welcome all friends and family at Mark and Val's from 3 PM - 9 PM This will be kind of like the viewing portion of the funeral process. It is called "sitting Shiva" in the Jewish faith.

Desserts and light refreshments will be served Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you would like to provide food or drink please contact Nancy Frankel at 412-913-0202

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any member of the family!

Love to all!

 

Obituary:

http://obituaries.triblive.com/listi...ury-S-Frankel/

 

Can't believe you have been gone for a year. We all miss you like you wouldn't believe.

 

We have been thinking about Maury,and missing him,too.We have Beth and family in our hearts and prayers.

 

We love and miss him very much!!!

 

We need another drive for him.

He deserves something.