Obituary: Albert Bernard 'Albie' Frank

Albert Bernard “Albie” Frank, 80, of Sarasota, died Feb. 2.

Mr. Frank moved 30 years ago from Philadelphia to Longboat Key and then to nearby Sarasota. He worked in the furniture industry until his retirement in 2002.

Mr. Frank served on various Longboat Key town boards and gave his philanthropic support to several local non-profit organizations.

Mr. Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea; brother, Burt; daughter, Ellen Sanders; sons, Ronald and Herbert Sivitz; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 40 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. Memorial donations may be made to the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, 4640 County Road 675, Bradenton, Fla., 34211.