Frank Ceresi

[chris6net]

Very sad. My prayers are with you Frank

[Howard W. Rosenberg]

I had the distinct pleasure of having Frank visit my apartment in December 2011 to look at my limited collection of Cap Anson memorabilia from Barry Halper, trade stories about baseball history, and for him to pick up two sets of my books on Anson (about 10 years ago, Barry mailed me some of Anson's original typed correspondence or receipts, albeit with a rubber stamp signature, and I gladly sold them to Frank for nominal amounts, and he gave me a very good tip on how to eventually dispose of my baseball card collection, Topps 1953-1977 -- some good acquaintance of him whose name I don't have but who no doubt I can figure out at a later date -- who passes through D.C. once or twice a year and who used to work for some big auction house) and who, believe it or not, Frank offered to host in his house for a night if was of help to having that person meet with me for some extended time.

And so, I can attest to Frank being a person of generous spirit, on this sad occasion.

[barrysloate]

Let me share a story Frank told me that I will never forget. When he was a law student in Washington D.C. in the early 1970's, he would often sit in on the Watergate hearings. One day a very recognizable person sat down next to him, and the two struck up a conversation. Frank said the two were probably chatting it up for at least an hour.


It was John Lennon.

[Orioles1954]

As someone who has a father who is battling pancreatic cancer, this thread is quite meaningful to me. I've only spoken to Frank a couple of times while he was placing bids at H&S. All my best to him and his family.

[ElCabron]

Quick update:

Today Frank has been in and out of consciousness and even saying a word or two every now and then. This might sound like an improvement, but in my opinion it is a step in the wrong direction. He is hurting so much. I want his suffering to end. If there is any silver lining, his being awake allowed me to share all of your kind words with him, naming everyone individually. Whether you posted here or sent me an email or private message, Frank has heard your words. Thank you for that.

-Ryan

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by NoizeBringer

Quick update:

Today Frank has been in and out of consciousness and even saying a word or two every now and then. This might sound like an improvement, but in my opinion it is a step in the wrong direction. He is hurting so much. I want his suffering to end. If there is any silver lining, his being awake allowed me to share all of your kind words with him, naming everyone individually. Whether you posted here or sent me an email or private message, Frank has heard your words. Thank you for that.

-Ryan

You are a true friend Ryan...bless you.

[Orioles1954]

Ryan,

When you have time I would be interested to know how you developed a friendship with Frank? This is powerful.