Frank H. Tolley, Jr., 71, of Medway, died Saturday, August 17 at Metro West Regional Medical Center in Framingham.
Born in Fall River, MA, July 27, 1942, the son of the late Frank H. and Regina C. Tolley, he was raised in Assonet, MA and lived in Medway most of his adult life.
Frank graduated from the first graduating class of Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, MA.
Mr. Tolley served in the US Army from 1964 through 1966 followed by the Army National Guard of Massachusetts where he was a Sergeant in the E-5 Company; he was honorably discharged in 1968.
Frank was a heavy equipment salesman most of his career and had a passion for selling. He owned All Hose and Supply Company in Framingham for fifteen years and thereafter went back to selling; Gradall’s were his specialty.
Most recently Frank enjoyed socializing with his friends during his daily trip to June’s Place in Medway, watching NASCAR, discussing old cars, attending lunch/dinner parties and keeping in touch with family and friends with daily phone chats.
Frank is survived by his daughters Kristin Fitzpatrick and her husband David, of Wrentham, Kimberley McDonnell, of Leominster, and son Joshua Hallett of Cape Coral, Florida as well as ex-wife Penny Tolley, of Wrentham.
He is also survived by his brother Gregory C. Tolley, Sr., of Dighton, close family friend Elaine Reinhagen of Brockton and niece/nephews, Lisa Souza and husband Al, Keith Tolley and wife Jessica, and Gregory Tolley, Jr., a great niece Jade and great nephew Jaxon as well as other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber Street, Medway at Noon (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com).