Frank R Mager

Frank Mager August 9, 1950 – November 7, 2024 A memorial mass will be held at St. John Paul II at Immaculate Conception November 11th, 2024 at 11am. On Wednesday, November 7, 2024, the world lost a legend. Frank R. Mager, “The Mage”, after a brave battle with cancer at the age of 74. Frank was born on August 9, 1950 in Bronx, New York. Frank grew up in the Bronx and spent epic and formative summers in Oneonta, with his brothers, sisters and cousins. Frank had a long career at Verizon where he was responsible for New York City and the Northeast. While there he worked on several important projects, including the recovery for 9/11, the New York Blackout and was the key person to call when an expert was needed. He was often said to be people’s “best boss” and made many lifelong friends while there. Frank was also a natural athlete as many of his friends from the Jolly Tinker football team would attest. The stories of his competitive spirit and lengths he would go to win are legendary, both on the field, and later on the golf course. Once his playing career ended, he became an incredibly successful coach, putting together the first NJ baseball superteam, the New Jersey Colts, who won the AAU National Championship in 1995. He continued to coach his grandchildren right up until the end, even if it meant driving several hours to see a single game. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Silvia; his daughter Kristina Mager and her husband Andrew, his son Mark Mager and his wife Kristen and his son Kevin Mager and his wife Laura; his grandchildren, Drew, Christian, James, Charles, Maddison and Aria; his sisters Lynette Burns and her husband Tom, Gina Pitruzzello and her husband Vinny, Lucy Ianuale and her husband Bob and Marianne (Mager)Tantillo, and sister-in-law Lisa Mager (wife of his brother Matthew). Frank will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Frank is predeceased by his mother, Regina Bollerman and his brother Matthew Mager. Frank’s greatest joy and source of pride was his family, friends and the memories they created. He could often be heard talking about “family” and “tradition” and had some phenomenal quotes and sayings. Frank Mager will be deeply missed but never forgotten. “Love you, See you at the Baseball Game” Viewing for family and friends will be at Dwyer & Michael's Funeral Home 90 North Broadway Tarrytown, NY on Sunday, November 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. A mass will be celebrated at St. John Paul II at Immaculate Conception 199 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the International Foundation for Cdkl5 Research, in honor of his granddaughter Aria. https://www.justgiving.com/page/frankmagerandariamager?utm_term=AMXaqz79m

Frank R Mager

August 9, 1950 - November 7, 2024