Brockport – Frank Lapinski, 87, passed away Feb. 23, 2025, at Rochester Regional Hospital.
Frank was an extraordinary man known for his remarkable integrity and intellect. A former bank vice president with more than 30 years of experience in finance, Frank was very proud of his Exeter, PA roots and his Polish heritage. His friends affectionately called him the Polish Prince.
Those who knew him knew that Frank was always himself no matter who he was dealing with – he was always the same person. In addition to his exceptional integrity, he had a dry, gentle wit, a good-natured manner, and was always polite – even nurses remarked on his good manners. He was a true gentleman.
Frank enjoyed and was happiest being on his boat or water-skiing. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a graduate of Brown University’s School of Banking Program, and a devoted Board Member and Finance Committee member of the Rochester Polish Heritage Society for many years.
Frank was also keenly interested in family genealogy and had excellent writing skills. He supplied detailed genealogical scrolls to family members, doing meticulous research and going so far as to have Polish church records translated by a family friend.
He was one of five boys, and family was very important to him: his wife of 48 years, Julie Lapinski of Brockport, his “baby brother” John, his four nieces, especially Tricia, whose spunk he loved, and three nephews, Christopher, Gregory, and Jonathan, who loved and respected his “do-the-right-thing” philosophy. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service.
Frank will be cremated and his remains buried with his parents and his brother, Joe, at the family plot in Exeter, PA.
