Thursday, May 21, 2020
Elaine and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Coach Frank's passing. He, as did all my other coaches at LaFayette, helped shape my life in so many ways. I will always remember him as the handsome, dark haired, soft mannered person who always got you to do what he wanted, without any yelling or threats. You just knew if he asked you to do something, OR IN MY CASE, usually asking me NOT TO DO SOMETHING....you always knew he meant it and I ceased what ever it was I was doing post-haste. I was thrilled to get a chance to talk with him at the one of the last LaFayette Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, I think it was at the Syracuse Hilton. I hadn't seen him since graduating in 1965, but or chat still sticks in my mind. Gone was the dark hair, but still the friendly smile, the quiet demeanor, and the bond between student and teacher/coach remained even though we hadn't seen each other in over 50 years. I consider myself one of the most fortunate kids ever, being raised in LaFayette, having so many great friends and classmates and having a chance to know Frank Valletta........whom I will always remember fondly.
Best Regards, Mike Reman
