​Is Frank OK! (((( Unfortunate Update Regarding Valuable iboats Member Frank Acampora :( ))))

Bondo

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Ayuh,..... Truly a sad day,.... Good bye Frank,.... I'll be missin' ya,......
 

Nordin

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Very very sad news.
He was the Chrysler/Force guru man. Learned alot from him.
He will be missed, the Chrysler/Force forum will not be the same with out him.

Rest in peace.
 

foodfisher

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Getting my old force running like a top elevated Frank to hero in my book. Not many heros left. He and his knowledge will be missed.
 

SkiDad

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I'm very sad about this :( Frank reminded me a lot of my heritage and the wisdom and kindness that I saw displayed with my grandfather and also my dad. Just like them, Frank seemed like one of those guys that would help anyone. In fact, my dad is the same age as Frank. I could totally relate to most of his generational expressions. His posts were a hoot !

I know folks dis the Chrysler engines but I've found them to be really decent - with Frank passing one of the few Force elders is gone. I know there are quite a few other folks on this forum that will fill his place but he was a unique guy for sure.

RIP
 

GA_Boater

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Very sad news indeed. Frank was one of our most respected members and he has helped more than we will ever know. If his family happens to look at his iboats forum account, we offer our condolences and want you to know he is missed and the forum will not forget Frank.

Rest in Peace, our friend.
 

Jiggz

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My deepest condolence to the family and loved ones and also for all his online friends here at iboats.com forum! So far this is the second big loss to this forum (since joining in 2009). I believe it was last year or a year before when we lost the "Tilt and Trim" guru, RRitz who is also an avid forum adviser. Rest in peace. Wishing you fair winds and following seas . . .
 
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64osby

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Frank will be missed. His assistance was awesome here at iboats. He was the master of Sexy Fridge Outboards.

Blue skies and smooth water, RIP.
 

mla2ofus

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RIP, Frank!! You had a wealth of knowledge and freely shared it w/ anyone.
Mike
 

arks

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I met Frank once on the upper Chesapeake near Sand island. It was hard to miss the mermaid on the side of his boat!
He was a nice guy and will be truly missed by the iboats crew. Wishing good will to his family and friends.
 

Arawak

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Wow, what a shock! Such a loss to us all. :blue:

RIP Frank, and thanks for the inspiration to make things work.
 

oldboat1

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Will miss Frank. Could give you a technical treatise or quote Chuck Berry lyrics. An interesting guy -- sad passing.
 

southkogs

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I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Oldboat's right, he's an interesting guy ... and it's so much fun to read his "go fast" posts.

My condolences and prayers for the family as you all mourn this loss.
 

gregmsr

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Been checking the forum almost every day looking for word on Frank.....not what I wanted to hear.

Thoughts to the family.....RIP Frank.
 

Simple_Man

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Thank You for everything Frank. My Sorrows to your family.
 
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pnwboat

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It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew. He donated his time and efforts to help others unconditionally. He was a great boater, but more importantly, a great human being. My condolences to Frank's family. He will certainly be missed in life and on this Forum.
 

fisheymikey

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when i first started here he was very helpful and very knowledgeable. He will be remembered by many. he will live in our hearts.

rest in peace... you will be missed
 

tommarvin

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Yep, That's Frank with the topless mermaid decals on both sides of his motor cover.


I sure learned a lot from frank, first never talk about synthetic oils, he was right it's a waste of good money.

Loved that New York lingo.
 
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