Mr. Frysinger

It seems as though March has been a terrible month for losses. My family and I were sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Frysinger. Mr. Frysinger was my middle school art teacher. But I was lucky to see more than the art teacher side of him. He was also an extended part of our family. He is my nephew Zayne's paternal grandfather. It was great getting to know him outside of the school setting. He had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed his family. It's sad to know that my little Zaynerbug is in pain from his loss, and at only 11, its hard to grasp the idea that he won't be around here on earth anymore. But Zayne is a lucky boy to have gotten the chance to know such a great guy.
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Neal R. Frysinger, 62, Canton. Calling hours for Neal R. Frysinger, 62, of Canton will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. at O’Leary Funeral Home in Canton, followed by a service with Rev. Bill Hart officiating. Mr. Frysinger passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Fletcher-Allen Health care Center in Burlington, Vermont. Surviving Mr. Frysinger are his wife of 40 years, Char of Canton; a son, Jon Frysinger of Rensselaer Falls; two daughters, Deena and her husband Christopher Doherty of Pawling, and Trisha Frysinger of Lake Carmel; two grandsons, Zayne Frysinger of Rensselaer Falls, and Brady Doherty of Pawling; a brother, Donald Frysinger and wife Marylee of Liverpool; and aunt Rena Collins of Orange City, FL; a nephew, Mark Frysinger and wife Patience of North Syracuse; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Frysinger was born April 6, 1946 in Massena, son of the late Paul and Onnolee (Browning) Frysinger. He graduated from Massena Central School and received his Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts from Alfred University in 1968. He completed teaching certification through Potsdam State University and St. Lawrence University. On June 29, 1968 he married Char Mae Akers at St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo, NY with the Rev. Walter Carron officiating. He began his teaching career at Heuvelton Central School in the arts department in the 1968-69 school year. Upon the opening of the McKinney Middle School in canton, he began teaching in the Arts/ceramics Department for the next 32 years, retiring in 2001.Neal was a brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha national fraternity, a past Canton Weeblos Scouting Assistant, a member of the former Canton Club, and an Associate Member of the Canton VFW Post 1231. He was an avid NASCAR and stock car racing fan, having served on the pit crew for north Country DIRT race teams during the 1980’s and 90’s. He also enjoyed woodworking and boating on the St. Lawrence River. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made the Canton VFW Post 1231, Gouverneur Street, Canton, New York 13617.Condolences may be shared with the family online at O’Leary Funeral Service . Arrangements are under the direction of O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton.