BIOGRAPHY


REV. DENNIS ALLAN FRONCZAK

Born 8/6/48 in North Tonawanda, NY
Baptized in O.L.C. Parish in No. Tonawanda, NY
Parents: John (deceased) & Mary (Shinar) Fronczak (lives in Oviedo, Fl)
Brothers: Greg (No. Tonawanda.), sister: Mary Kathy Schamberger (Orlando, Fl.); (brother Stephen & sister Alena deceased)
Grew up in St. Joseph Parish, No. Tonawanda. (communion, confirmation)
Went to St. Joseph Grade School, graduated 1962
Entered Diocesan Preparatory Seminary, Buffalo
Graduated in 1966 & 2 years college at Dioc. Prep. Seminary in Buffalo
Went to St. John Vianney Seminary 1968-1973
Received Philosophy-Theology & Master in Divinity Degree
Summer & temporary jobs include paper boy, bowling alley mechanic, clerk, & bartender,
school janitor help, factories, painting, & Post Office Christmas help.
Played college basketball (reserve guard), touch football league (free safety, coach)
Part of youth retreat team at seminary (1 year as team leader)
Taught religion (release time) in No. Tonawanda, Tonawanda, Silver Springs, & Lackawanna
Ordained Deacon 12/1974, served as deacon at St. John the Baptist Parish, Buffalo
Ordained Priest on 2/8/75 at St. Joseph Parish in No. Tonawanda by Bishop Edward Head
Associate Pastor at:
St. Joachim, Buffalo - 2/75 to 11/77
Holy Trinity, Dunkirk - 11/77 to 9/83
Prince of Peace, N.F. - 9/83 to 9/84
St. John the Baptist, Lockport - 9/84 to 9/90
Temporary help at Blessed Sacrament, Kenmore 9/90 to 10/90
St. Stephen, Grand Island. - 11/90 to 12/99
Pastor at:
St. Joseph, Holland - 12/99 to 6/14

Our Lady of Pompeii: 6/9/14 to present
Past President of Grand Island Ministerium
Vicar Forane of Tri-County Vicariate (2010 to 2014)

Member of Diocesan Marriage Tribunal (Defender of the Bond)
Member of Council of Priests (2008-2011)
Member Priestly Life Committee of the Council of Priests (2008-2011)
Speaker at Parish Missions
Hobbies: sports, photography, astronomy

Other residence at Youngstown, NY.

FR DENNIS RECTORY BELONGINGS (2/20 10)

OFFICE

All books & pictures
Stereo
Digital frames
File cabinet
Personal items on desk
Bulletin board

OUTSIDE UPSTAIRS AREA
Suitcases
Ionizer
Small file cabinet
Magazines in large cabinet
All items in walk-in closet

Scale
Bookcase??

SITTING ROOM

TV & TV stand
Stereo & DVD player
All shelf items
Wooden phone stand
Lap computer
Exercise machine
Tool case & wrench sets
Wall items & wall clock

Camera & tripod

BEDROOM & BATHROOM
All clothes & dressers items
Toilet items
Alarm clock & nightstand items
Mirror & thermometer

KITCHEN

Popcorn maker
Ion plug-in
Personal cups
Vitamins
Cooler

BASEMENT
Car
Telescope & related items
Personal items on shelves

CLOSET & OUTSIDE DOOR AREA
All items in closet
Autumn picture
Items on end tables

LIVING & DINING ROOM
All photo items
Items on bookcase
Pillows on couch

FRONT OFFICE & HALLWAY
Items in display case
Personal items on walls

CHURCH & SACRISTY
Green (gold trim) chasuble
White (blue trim) chasuble
Stoles (see sacristy list)
Chalice & Paten (silver & ceramic)
3 tier wood stand
Anointing book
White binders