Frankie J. Cieslewicz

Frankie J. Cieslewicz, 78, formerly of Frydek, TX peacefully passed away on Saturday, 10/29/2022, in Needville, TX. Following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia, he is now reunited with his late parents, siblings and beloved wife, Barbara Ann. Frankie was born 11/20/1943 at Sealy Hospital, being the youngest of 3 siblings to parents Tom and Josephine Lezak Cieslewicz. Although his mother passed away when he was 3 months old, he was reared in the Frydek-Mixville area primarily by his paternal grandmother, Hattie Cieslewicz. Frankie was no stranger to work, as his father was a cotton farmer, but love of music was his saving grace. Playing guitar and singing was a vital part of his life and enabled the meeting of his future wife while he was on stage in Wallis, Texas. At the age of 16, he was performing with his uncle, John Jurecek, and continued the weekend band life lending his talent to The Quotations and The Sil Krenek Orchestra among others. Frankie rarely turned down an opportunity to entertain for nursing homes, church choirs and picnics, or helping bands needing a rhythm guitar player and singer; but it was his family who most cherished him taking out the guitar and singing in the front yard, family birthday parties and his children’s wedding receptions. Later in life, Frankie was known as the “Guitar Man” at the Needville SPJST Nursing Home, often bringing joy to fellow residents with his rendition of “You are my Sunshine” along with Czech and old-time country songs. Frankie never met a stranger which proved beneficial in his career choices through the years of driving for Texaco, certified welder at Rendrag, Inc., followed by Lilypon’s Water Gardens handling maintenance while working alongside his wife. Frankie and Barbara married on 6/25/66 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg, TX until her passing on 1/30/2001. They enjoyed dancing together and teaching their children the importance of prayer. Being a lifelong, faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek, Frankie took pride in helping make sausage in preparation for the annual Grotto Celebrations. Frankie is survived by daughter, Theresa Ann Lamensky, and husband Cary of Beasley, and son, Eric Frank Cieslewicz, and wife Julianna of Needville; grandsons, Justin Frank Lamensky and wife Courtney of Rosenberg, Dylan Wayne Lamensky and wife Laura of Richmond, Jordan Davis of Needville, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara Ann, parents Tom and Josephine Cieslewicz, and siblings Josephine Howard and husband Delton, Pete Cieslewicz, Tommy Cieslewicz and wife Georgia. Special thanks to Vantage Hospice and the caring staff of Needville SPJST Nursing Home. His family is also appreciative of the prayers offered by many family and friends. Funeral Services for Frankie J. Cieslewicz will be held at 10 AM Monday, 11/7/2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek, with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen celebrating the funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. Visitation will be Sunday, 11/6/2022, from 2 PM to 5 PM, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a Rosary recited by Deacon Jerome D. Losack,Sr. at 4 PM. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Lamensky, Dylan Lamensky, Jordan Davis, Michael Cieslewicz, Neil Howard and John Sodolak. Honorary pallbearers will be his sisters-in-law, Veronica Rosniak Prihoda, Joyce Rosniak Stratman Furr and Annette Rosniak Urbanek. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 10471 Grotto Road, Sealy, Texas 77474. Funeral services are under the direction of Davis Greenlawn, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, 281-341-8800.

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Frankie J. Cieslewicz

November 20, 1943 - October 29, 2022