Charles (Chuck) J. Frankenbach Jr. of North Sea Dies January 4

We are devastated to announce the passing of Charles(Chuck) J. Frankenbach Jr. at the age of 69 on January 4th, 2023. Much like the man he was, he was diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of esophageal cancer on December 15th and spent his final days heroically battling this cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Chuck was born on December 1st, 1953 to Barbara Glick Frankenbach and Charles John Frankenbach in Southampton, New York. He was a lifelong resident of North Sea, where his family has resided for over 100 years. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Charlie. He is survived by his fiancé, Paula Mauro, sister Barbara Patton and her husband Fred, brother Steven Frankenbach, daughter Katherine H. Graham, and grandson Hunter. He’s also survived by his blue Doberman, Lexi.

Chuck was loved by many, including his extended family members, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. As a young man he was a varsity wrestler and football player. Chuck’s love of nature and the outdoors came from his grandfather Charles W. Frankenbach. Chuck started working for his grandfather at the age of 6 and then started his own landscaping business at 18, running it till the day he passed. He leaves behind an army of heartbroken former employees as well; all with a funny story or something he helped them with.

Chuck had a love of animals, including dogs and horses, and shared that love with his daughter Katie. 
To them the animals weren’t animals- they are part of the family. Motorcycles were another passion of his, he enjoyed riding with his buddies.

Chuck finally found love in his later years with his fiancé Paula Mauro, they were engaged on June 26th, 2022 and were very much in love and inseparable. They were best friends, enjoying life, playing tennis, walking the beach together and preparing to spend the rest of there lives together.

To know him was to love him and our lives are not going to be as bright without him. He would literally give you the shirt off his back to make sure someone he cared about wasn’t suffering. We will always remember him for his giant heart, kind voice always calling to check in, and his generous spirit.

Services were held at Brockett’s funeral home on Sunday, January 8th, followed by a burial at Southamp-ton Cemetery. The North Sea Fire Department hosted a celebration and honoring of his life. He made a difference to so many and touched so many lives with his kindness.