Tuesday, July 21, 2020
When you first invited Lucy and me to your home for lunch, I was both surprised and honored. We all fell naturally into quick discussions of faith, of politics and of art: how proud you were of your great-grandfather, Alexander Flinsch, and his wonderful paintings. We soon had a show at West Side's Gallery in the planning...step-by-step...then revised step-by-step! It was such a privilege to be able to curate your great-grandfather's works...on opening day the crowds were great and Lucy's and my pleasure in seeing your pleasure reward us to this day.
The history that you embody is truly magnificent. I searched the archives of the NYT, finding your first-person article on Krystalnacht in the November 9, 1988, issue. I keep it on my desk and re-read it every so often. You end your piece with, "Painful as it is, we must remember." So, yes, Frank, we remember you now with warmth, with pride that we knew you...we remember you now, painful as it is to know that you are gone from us. Rest always in peace, dear friend.
John and Lucy Ianacone
