Frank L. Pocza
Frank L. Pocza
Frank L. Pocza, 88, of Summit Park Drive, Bemus Point, died Friday April 18, 2025, in Warren General Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1936, in Flint, MI, a son of the late Julius Pocza and Evelyn Courts.
Following graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Army. He made a career in the military serving from 1956-1980 including two tours in the 716th Military Police Battalion in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge from the service as Sergeant First Class he worked at BOCES as a conservation teacher assistant.
As a self-proclaimed “grumpy old vet,” he cracked the occasional joke at your expense, but his smile lit up the room. He enjoyed his old country music records, collecting diecast cars, participating in the Mayville Annual Ice Castle, and his dogs Bailey and Lizzy.
Surviving are two sons Darrin Pocza of Bemus Point and Drew Pocza of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Levi, Dominik, Gabrielle; and a brother Richard Pocza of Flint, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Swanson Pocza, whom he married Jan. 19, 1966 and who died Aug. 26, 2023, and a brother Thomas Pocza.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department, and The Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department.
You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.