Francis P. "Frankie" Stillman, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, October 3, 2014 after a long struggle with diabetes at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 47 years old.
Frankie was born in Boston on June 17, 1967, a son of Maureen (Considine) Stillman and Francis C. "Frank" Stillman. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated at St. Catherine's Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1985. Frankie worked for over 7 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Conservation & Recreation division as a zamboni driver at the Charlestown, North End and Somerville skating rinks. He also worked several years for the City of Boston in the Transportation Department. In 1996, Frank accomplished a longtime dream and was elected Mayor of Charlestown by the Charlestown people. Frankie enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins and meeting former and present players associated with the Bruins.
Frankie is the beloved son of Maureen (Considine) Stillman and the late Francis C. "Frank" Stillman. He is the devoted brother of Karen Carey and her husband Phil of Charlestown, Patty Ann Woods and her husband Kevin of Charlestown and Brian Stillman and his wife Lynda of Charlestown. He is the loving uncle to Kevin Woods, Brian Woods, Kiley Stillman and Ashlyn Stillman. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his very close knit extended family on the compound.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Frankie's Funeral on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 3 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Frankie's name to The American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St. Second Floor, Framingham, Mass. 01701.