RICHFIELD SPRINGS-Franklin L. Curcio Frank age 86 of Elm Street entered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning September 7, 2004 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on September 6, 1918 in Richfield Springs son of the late Rocco and Giovanna DeLeo Curcio. A lifelong Richfield Springs resident he was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School. On May 20, 1944 he married the former Irene Angier in Saint Josephs Church Richfield Springs. Frank was an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. In his early days he had owned and operated the Sunoco Gas Station on West Main Street where the Fleet Bank now stands. He along with his brothers Jack and Victor had built two familiar buildings and businesses in Richfield Springs. They constructed and operated the Chef Diner and the Village Motel and Snack Bar. For the past twenty-eight years he was a licensed Real Estate Broker operating Frank Curcio Reality in Richfield Springs. He had a strong belief in God and led a devoted Catholic life. He was member of Saint Josephs Church, Richfield Springs. Frank had a strong sense of community, he loved Richfield Springs and its people. As a young man Frank enjoyed music. He played the piano and organ. He traveled with a number of local bands at clubs and at outings. In his later years he played the piano for the Richfield Springs Senior Citizens. His relaxation time was spent operating his Ham Radio from his home. He will always be remembered as a humble, honest and caring man. He will be greatly missed by many especially his family. Surviving are his beloved wife of sixty years Irene, a daughter, Sheila and her husband Ralph Osterhoudt of Richfield Springs, a grandson, Cory Osterhoudt of Clifton Park, his business partner and long time friend Linda OConnor of Richfield Springs, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents a daughter Susan Curcio in 1969, his two brothers, Jack and Victor and seven sisters, Rose, Grace, Lena, Netti, Mikena, Lucy and Angeline preceded him in death. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 11:00 am in Saint Josephs Church, Richfield Springs. The Reverend Terence Healy will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Josephs Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Richfield Springs Emergency Rescue Squad. Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs. There are no calling hours.