Obituary of Frank Liscio

Frank Liscio, of 5 High St., Ft. Plain, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at St. Mary?s Hospital, Amsterdam, New York. He was born on March 20, 1921, son of Carmelo Liscio and Josephine Servidio Liscio, in Little Falls, New York. Mr. Liscio attended Fort Plain High School. After high school he started Lisco Sign Service, which he continued until 1992. He was employed by the New York Central Railroad 1941-1965. During the 1940?s Frank served in the United States Army. In 1965 Mr. Liscio opened the Fort Plain Tire Company, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks. Frank had a lifelong love of music, dancing, art and sports. He was a self-taught accordion player, which brought much enjoyment to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends for many years. His artistic talents came to life in portraits, ocean scenes, trains notably ?The Twentieth Century Limited?, Rocky Mountain scenes, and golf courses, highlighting the beautiful Augusta National and Pebble Beach courses. Recognition came to Mr. Liscio in 2004 with an art show at ?The Harbor at Clifton Park?, as well as at the Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery. Both the Schenectady Gazette and the Leader-Herald featured Mr. Liscio?s art history. Frank?s love of sports began when he pitched for the Fort Plain High School baseball team in the late 1930?s. Many years later he enjoyed coaching Connie Mack Baseball. Encouraged by his son, Mr. Liscio swung his first golf club in 1958, and that became his favorite outdoor pastime. An avid golfer, he never missed an opportunity to ?hit the links? with his son, friends, and most enjoyably, with his three beloved grandsons. Frank was also a dedicated sports spectator, enjoying stock car races, NASCAR, pro golf and college sports. His true passion as a sports spectator was watching his son's high school and college soccer, basketball, and baseball games. Likewise, he never blinked an eye traveling hundreds of miles to cheer on his grandchildrens' sporting events. He was a very involved enthusiast for all of their sports endeavors including baseball, basketball, soccer, football, hockey, and figure skating competitions. Mr. Liscio was also an accomplished carpenter and mason, improving and remodeling his home. He was a self taught mechanic and barber for his extended family. Since his retirement in 1992, Frank enjoyed newfound interests in creative cooking, sewing, gardening and bird watching, while continuing his passion?painting. Mr. Liscio was a devoted father to his three children. He was an insightful advisor both to them and to his five grandchildren. Most of all he loved spending time with them. He was their teacher and confidant, as well as their playful comic. With every family occasion, he and his grandchildren had fun entertaining each other. ?Poppi? was a very proud grandfather and will always be an inspiration to them. Mr. Liscio is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, N. Cornelia Marcellino Lisco, whom he married June 1, 1941; son, Frank Lisco, Jr. and his wife Suzanne Lisco of Victor, New York; daughters, Judith Bronk wife of late Gregg Bronk, of Toledo, Ohio and Natalie Conover of Scotia, New York; brothers, Nicholas and Joseph Liscio of Nelliston, New York and Leonard Lisco of Richmond, Virginia; sisters, Theresa Boslet of Nelliston, New York, Mildred Doyle of St. Johnsville, New York and Caroline Waghorn of Herkimer, New York; grandchildren, Andrea Tait and her husband Iain Tait of Farmington, New York, Clifford Brian Bronk and his wife Dr. Kendall Bronk of Half Moon Bay, California, Natalie Paige Schwab and her husband Dr. Tim Schwab of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jonathan Conover and his wife Toni Marie Conover of Clifton Park, New York, and Frank Lisco III and his fiancé Natalie Paterniti of Ithaca, New York; great granddaughters, Isla Skye Tait and Carlie Jennifer Bronk, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date, determined by the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association, American Heart Association, and the Gift of Life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, New York.