Mr. Ferenc "Frank" Koti

January 24, 1934 - August 26, 2021

Ferenc "Frank" Koti passed away August 26, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. Frank emigrated to the United States in the late 1950's escaping communist Hungary in dramatic fashion. Once naturalized, Frank was one of the proudest Americans there was. His family joked that Frank would never get a US Passport because he would not let his citizenship papers out of his hands long enough to get one. Frank settled in New York and later moved to Florida where he worked in the hotel and country club industries until he was well into his 70s. As soon as he "retired", he started looking for a job and eventually became a volunteer at Broward Health North. Frank was married to Nancy Jones Koti, formerly of Chateaugay, for more than 40 years. She survives. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Christina Carrano and step-grandson, Taylor Carrano. He was predeceased by his son, Jaime and stepson, Anthony Carrano. Your condolences and prayers are appreciated. But more importantly, get your vaccine and wear your mask so we can someday be rid of the nightmare that is Covid-19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at noon at Notre Dame Church, Malone. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay.