RIP board member Frank Massero

gregm13

I just found out today that board member Frank Massero (FabFrank) passed away on April 3rd. He was only 53 years old. He left behind his wife Judy and children Frank Jr. and Samantha.

Frank was one of the greatest people that I have had the privilege of knowing. He and I have had many conversations over the years and had the same collecting interests and bought, sold and traded more cards to each other than I can even remember.

Frank was a survivor of 9/11 and worked on the 84th floor of the south tower for Euro Brokers. He told me the story of how he and a lady he worked with started down the stairs 15 minutes before the 2nd plane took out the 78th through 84th floors. He and his colleague were in the sky lobby on the 44th floor when the 2nd plane hit which blew the whole side of the building inwards. He helped his colleague down the stairs and exited the building 15 minutes before it collapsed. He lost 61 colleagues that day who didn't leave the office soon enough.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Thanks,

Greg Montieth

Dboneesq

RIP Frank.

travis t

Very supportive and friendly guy, passionate about collecting. Condolences to his family, may he rest without regret.

bishop

Thanks for sharing Greg

Darin

Sad news, I second what travis t said, condolences to his family.

lahmejoon

My God, what an incredible 9/11 story. Thanks for sharing.

grote15

Sad news. My condolences to his family. RIP, Frank.

galaxy27

Very sad. 53 is far too young. Will definitely include his family in my prayers.



Life is short, carpe diem.

aconte

RIP. I will say a prayer for his family.

2016 has been a tough year. My brother-in-law died suddenly on Sept 3rd also at 53 years old. It has been hard to deal with at times.

aconte

Loyalty32

Rest in peace, Mr. Massero.

Brick

RIP.

Ironmanfan

RIP



So Sad



IMF

ZTarg

Frank and I have some mutual friends from the neighborhood in the Bronx where we grew up, but I never met him, and only knew of him (and that) from the few PMs we shared here. RIP Frank.

rexvos

I really liked Frank. He had a wealth of knowledge about the hobby and football in general. Really nice guy. RIP

ldferg

Oh no. This makes my stomach hurt. What a super guy.

God bless his family.

slum22

I did not know him, but I agree with all the sentiments expressed above. 53 is far too young for anyone to go, especially someone who sounds like a remarkable person. Thoughts and prayers for his family in this time.

shagrotn77

Wow, this really sucks. I had no idea. Frank was a great guy. RIP.

1neatstuff

So sorry to hear this my prayers go out to frank and his family...RIP

Mefer

I'm sorry to read this. I had some discussions with him about 71 Topps and if memory serves, we made a few deals. My condolences.

Stingray

So sorry to hear, way to young!! Thanks for sharing the story of 9/11, never knew that.

Stone193

Tragic.



My prayers go out to his family.

shagrotn77

Frank also shared his 9/11 story with me. He told me that he was in the second building to be hit and started for the exit immediately...despite the fact that a message over the intercom was telling people to stay where they were. That always sent chills down my spine. Having been there for the 1993 bombing, Frank told me he was taking no chances.

Stingray

Originally posted by: UltimateSchmidt
I didn't know Frank but am so sorry to hear this.

What did he collect?

I know years ago we had a conversation about 1985 Topps Football. Not sure if he was still collecting those??

gregm13

Originally posted by: UltimateSchmidt
I didn't know Frank but am so sorry to hear this.

What did he collect?

Frank collected everything...lol...no kidding. He and I talked extensively about autographed football cards and he had the entire 1997 UD Legends set, plus HOF autographed cards, 1990's/2000's SP/SP Authentic even vintage football. I believe that he collected other sports too but I never discussed with him.

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

If anyone would like to send a condolence card to Frank's wife Judy, please PM me and I'll give you her address. Hopefully our stories of how Frank impacted our lives will give her some measure of comfort.

Thanks,

Greg M.

kidzfund

Way too young. Rest in peace Frank.

jradke4

@gregm13 said:
I just found out today that board member Frank Massero (FabFrank) passed away on April 3rd. He was only 53 years old. He left behind his wife Judy and children Frank Jr. and Samantha.

Frank was one of the greatest people that I have had the privilege of knowing. He and I have had many conversations over the years and had the same collecting interests and bought, sold and traded more cards to each other than I can even remember.

Frank was a survivor of 9/11 and worked on the 84th floor of the south tower for Euro Brokers. He told me the story of how he and a lady he worked with started down the stairs 15 minutes before the 2nd plane took out the 78th through 84th floors. He and his colleague were in the sky lobby on the 44th floor when the 2nd plane hit which blew the whole side of the building inwards. He helped his colleague down the stairs and exited the building 15 minutes before it collapsed. He lost 61 colleagues that day who didn't leave the office soon enough.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Thanks,

Greg Montieth

Greg,

Sad news in deed. I too have traded with Frank both auto'd cards like the 97 Legends but also SP football insert cards. I didn't know he was a 9/11 survivor. I rode the train into Chicago with a guy that was in one of the buildings that day as well.

I hope your feeling better yourself!!

Jay

ArtieFufkin

This is very sad. Sold a large number of '85 Topps football to Frank a while back. Through correspondence, he seemed like a great guy.

Was not aware of the 9/11 experience. Remarkable.