Thomas William Frank

1949

Vital Information

Born
1949-12-15, New Jersey
Occupation
State of Vermont employee (many years); associated with Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Residence
Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont (as of 2016 residence database and Bongiorno-Frank wedding announcement)

Notes

Son of Joseph Franklin Frank and Mildred Elsie Lewis Frank. Full name: Thomas William Frank. Kevin's paternal uncle ("Uncle Tom"). Born 15 December 1949 in New Jersey. Served in the US military, where he went blind during service (per family knowledge from Kevin). Moved to Vermont. Worked for the State of Vermont for many years. Lives in Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont. Associated with the Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Married (1) Lucy Ely Pagán (ID 137, from Puerto Rico) — sons Brian Thomas Frank (born 16 Mar 1984, St. Johnsbury, VT, ID 139) and Michael Steven Frank (Waterbury Center, VT, ID 138). Thomas and Lucy appear separated (different residences as of wedding announcement). Married (2) Janet Ann Dooley (born 21 Jul 1947) on 18 Aug 2007 in Barton, Orleans, VT. Appears in 1950 census (May 1950) as "Thomas W Frank, son" in Joseph's household — he was 5 months old. Vermont marriage certificate (2007) lists parents as "Joseph" and "Mildred", confirming parentage. Note: A VT vital record for "Thomas Willy Frank / Louise Francine Frank / Paul Michael Frank" is a DIFFERENT Thomas Frank — not this person.

Sources

1950 US Census (FamilySearch ark:/61903/1:1:6F9P-64PY); Vermont Marriage Records 1909-2008 (FamilySearch ark:/61903/1:1:KN3G-B74) — marriage to Janet Ann Dooley, 18 Aug 2007, Barton, Orleans, VT; Vermont Birth Records 1909-2008 (FamilySearch ark:/61903/1:1:KF5P-KZX) — birth of son Brian Thomas Frank, 16 Mar 1984; Family knowledge (Kevin Frank, 2026-03-31)

Research Leads

  • ☐ Confirm military branch and dates of service. Search US military records for Thomas William Frank, born 15 Dec 1949, NJ.
  • ☐ Verify connection to Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
  • ☐ Find marriage date/place for Thomas and Lucy Ely Pagán (first marriage).