1921
Cornelius
2013
Cornelius Frawley
January 31, 1921 — December 6, 2013
Cornelius Peter Frawley of Mount Laurel and formerly Teaneck, New Jersey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin and family patriarch, died on Friday evening, December 6, 2013, in the company of family, at the age of 92. He had been hospitalized on October 26 and had been recuperating in a medical facility in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Marianne Frawley, his son, Ronald and his wife Saundra of Concord, NC, his son Thomas and his wife Patricia of Berwyn, PA, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews.
Cornelius "Connie" Frawley was born January 31, 1921 in Harlem, New York City. His parents, William and Emily (nee Crowley) Frawley had emigrated from County Claire, Ireland circa 1900. He was one of six children. Siblings Dermot and Mary died as children. William "Sonny", John and Sarah lived into adulthood, but predeceased Cornelius.
Cornelius served with honor in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was part of the 2nd Airdrome, 17th AA BN 1942-1945. He participated in the Marianas Islands Campaign in the Pacific Theater, including amphibious landings on Saipan and Tinian. While on Tinian, he observed the unloading of the first atomic bomb from the cruiser Indianapolis, and guarded the bomb the night before its fateful journey to Japan on board the B-29 Enola Gay. He shot Expert while in boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, and based on this and his exceptional swimming ability, was invited to become a Drill Instructor, an honor which he declined so that he could stay with his comrades in arms going overseas.
Connie Frawley served in New York City Police Department 1949-1984, and was decorated on multiple occasions. His first post was Grant's Tomb, and he spent time in precincts on the West Side, Spanish Harlem, the Bronx, and Central Park, retiring from the park (aka "Frawley's Turf") after almost 35 years of service.
Funeral Mass will be said on Saturday at 10:30 AM at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 635 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA. Viewing will be at Donohue Funeral Home, 366 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA (610-989-9600) Friday evening 7-9 PM and Saturday 8:30-10 AM. Donations in Cornelius' memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite, 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, and the National Hemophilia Foundation 116 W. 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
Cornelius "Connie" Frawley was born January 31, 1921 in Harlem, New York City. His parents, William and Emily (nee Crowley) Frawley had emigrated from County Claire, Ireland circa 1900. He was one of six children. Siblings Dermot and Mary died as children. William "Sonny", John and Sarah lived into adulthood, but predeceased Cornelius.
Cornelius served with honor in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was part of the 2nd Airdrome, 17th AA BN 1942-1945. He participated in the Marianas Islands Campaign in the Pacific Theater, including amphibious landings on Saipan and Tinian. While on Tinian, he observed the unloading of the first atomic bomb from the cruiser Indianapolis, and guarded the bomb the night before its fateful journey to Japan on board the B-29 Enola Gay. He shot Expert while in boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, and based on this and his exceptional swimming ability, was invited to become a Drill Instructor, an honor which he declined so that he could stay with his comrades in arms going overseas.
Connie Frawley served in New York City Police Department 1949-1984, and was decorated on multiple occasions. His first post was Grant's Tomb, and he spent time in precincts on the West Side, Spanish Harlem, the Bronx, and Central Park, retiring from the park (aka "Frawley's Turf") after almost 35 years of service.
Funeral Mass will be said on Saturday at 10:30 AM at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 635 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA. Viewing will be at Donohue Funeral Home, 366 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA (610-989-9600) Friday evening 7-9 PM and Saturday 8:30-10 AM. Donations in Cornelius' memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite, 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, and the National Hemophilia Foundation 116 W. 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMThe Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
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