Frank Turkot

Frank Turkot passed away surrounded by loving family; he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Husband to the late Patricia, father to Carrie (Stephane), Suzie (Tom), Greg (Erin) and Julie (Geoff). Grandfather to Paul, Madeline, Emily, Natalie, Valerie, Alison, Abby, Lucas, Jake, Joe and Emerson. He was preceded in death by his brothers Paul, Vic (Jean), Karl (Dottie) and Andrew (Wanda). He held many scientific leadership positions in his career, first at Brookhaven Labs (Upton, NY) and then at Fermilab (Batavia, IL). He played a large part in many groundbreaking research efforts during his career. He received his Ph.D. in Particle Physics from Cornell University at a propitious time in history. He always felt “privileged and proud” to have played a role in many achievements during his career, remaining forever humble through his retirement in 1994 and move to Tucson, AZ (2001). He instilled in his family the love of science, nature, the stars, the importance of curiosity, dedication to your passion and hard work. He will always be remembered as one who helped others learn, and he calmly worked through any problem. He was a patient man whose family will remain forever proud of his many accomplishments, about which he rarely boasted. We are thankful for his love, support and quiet confidence. Patricia and he were a perfect match. “Just as the stars and moon need the darkness to be seen,” they were absolutely complimentary.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate in his name to a nature organization of your choice. Arrangements by NEPTUNE SOCIETY.