Frank Ceresi

[npa589]

Originally Posted by NoizeBringer

I really love this guy and it is a major loss to see him go. If I had time I could go on and on about him and what he means to me personally, as well as everything he has contributed to the hobby.

-Ryan

Ryan:

Thank you for sharing, and though I don't know this man, I greatly appreciate your love for him as a friend, and I look forward to hearing about the exemplary life this man led. For now, travel safely, and cherish these last moments. Frank and his family will be in my prayers.

Nate

[Leon]

I am sorry to hear this Ryan. May he be comfortable and at peace.
Will say a prayer....

[ethicsprof]

I am sad to hear this.
Do know that my prayers are with you, Frank, and his family and friends---
in this moment and continuing.

Take care.
Barry

[chris6net]

Very sad. My prayers are with you Frank

[Howard W. Rosenberg]

I had the distinct pleasure of having Frank visit my apartment in December 2011 to look at my limited collection of Cap Anson memorabilia from Barry Halper, trade stories about baseball history, and for him to pick up two sets of my books on Anson (about 10 years ago, Barry mailed me some of Anson's original typed correspondence or receipts, albeit with a rubber stamp signature, and I gladly sold them to Frank for nominal amounts, and he gave me a very good tip on how to eventually dispose of my baseball card collection, Topps 1953-1977 -- some good acquaintance of him whose name I don't have but who no doubt I can figure out at a later date -- who passes through D.C. once or twice a year and who used to work for some big auction house) and who, believe it or not, Frank offered to host in his house for a night if was of help to having that person meet with me for some extended time.

And so, I can attest to Frank being a person of generous spirit, on this sad occasion.

[barrysloate]

Let me share a story Frank told me that I will never forget. When he was a law student in Washington D.C. in the early 1970's, he would often sit in on the Watergate hearings. One day a very recognizable person sat down next to him, and the two struck up a conversation. Frank said the two were probably chatting it up for at least an hour.


It was John Lennon.

[Orioles1954]

As someone who has a father who is battling pancreatic cancer, this thread is quite meaningful to me. I've only spoken to Frank a couple of times while he was placing bids at H&S. All my best to him and his family.