Richard " Dick/ Rich" Frankovic

Richard passed peacefully into eternal life on May 5, 2026, on Hilton Head Island, SC.

Born to Elizabeth Birish and Edward Frankovic on July 11, 1942, in Passaic, NJ he acquired his great love for the Lord and his religion from his family and his Catholic education; a love that he carried and exhibited throughout his life.

Richard earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a MS in Finance from Columbia University. Both served him well in his varied career in the pharmaceutical business.

While working for American Cyanamid’s Lederle Division in Pearl River, NY he met his life partner, Loretta (Lorie) Tomsic. Married in 1976, they enjoyed a blessed life together polishing their successful careers; giving of their time to religious, family, community, and environmental endeavors; traveling extensively with dear friends and growing in their faith and love.

While his parents, Elizabeth and Edward Frankovic and a brother, Gerard Frankovic predeceased him, Richard is survived by his wife, Loretta Frankovic; brother, Edward J. (Beth) Frankovic; sisters-in-law, Eleanor (John) Tomsic and Joyce (Richard) Tomsic; 10 nieces and nephews; 22 great nieces and nephews; and 3 great-great nieces and nephews.

Richard will be buried in Beaver Falls, PA in a private ceremony at the end of the month.

One of the biggest joys in his life was his involvement in helping the poor through the St. Vincent de Paul Society; a giving of himself that he avidly pursued during the 25 years of his retirement.

He would want to be remembered in prayer and if you desire, through a thoughtful donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Conference; 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.