Frank L. Prohaska, of the Town of Cambria, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, in Northgate Health Care Facility, North Tonawanda, NY. He was born in North Tonawanda, NY, on June 7, 1921, the son of the late John and Anna [Prohaszka] Prohaska.

Mr. Prohaska was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. He moved to the Town of Cambria in 1957, where he owned and operated his dairy farm, along with raising grapes.

Mr. Prohaska was a member of Niagara County Farm Bureau, the Niagara Milk Co-Op and The National Grape Cooperative Association, Inc. He enjoyed listening to music, reading, watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Prohaska is survived by his wife Shirley A. [Westra] Prohaska, two sons Thomas J. (Paula) Prohaska, Gary W. (Dawn) Prohaska, a daughter Beth (Howard F., II) Wilson, three grandchildren Matthew, Kristen and Miles, one brother Paul (Lucy) Prohaska, one sister Margaret Beringer, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John Prohaska, Catherine Butler, Helen Ludwig, Anna Gougeon, Sophie Bille, Louise Miller, Elizabeth Perry and Marie Toellner.

The family will be present at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY on Wednesday, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Pius the X Church , 1700 North French Road, Getzville, NY, with Rev. James C. O'Connor officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr. Ste 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.

Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tonawanda, NY.

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