Frank J. Legacy, Sr.

Mr. Legacy passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Close to Home Assisted Living. Age 98 years. The son of the late George and Florence (Springer) Legacy was born March 15, 1921 in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Legacy was retired from American Brown Hoist as a welder and served his country in the U.S. Navy (Naval Seabees) and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, he enjoyed woodworking, making toys, fishing, camping and his favorite holiday was the 4Th Of July.

Mr. Legacy is survived by his two daughters, Frances Panko and her significant other, Eddie LaLonde and Carolyn Cole; one son, Frank J. (Christine) Legacy Jr.; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. (Fahringer) Legacy whom he married on July 11, 1943 and six siblings.

Funeral Liturgy and Rite of Committal will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Parish followed by military honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council with private interment following in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Vigil for the Deceased will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Legacy will be taken to the church on Wednesday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial cards for the Shriners Children Hospital or Close to Home Assisted Living will be available at the funeral home.