Frank L. Hussey, Monday, July 31, 2017.  Born in Amanda, Ohio on October 20, 1934, to Lloyd and Sylvia Moore. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years Carol Anna Helm Hussey, his sister Gloria (Emil) Clendenen, brother Ronald (Jane) Hussey, brother-in-law Rohe (Alice) Helm. 

Frank is survived by his children Sarah (Thomas) Trace, Jr., Chris Hussey, Elizabeth (Joseph) Iannarino; grandchildren Maria, Lisa, Amy, Betsy, Thomas, Julie, Katherine, and Jack; brother Timothy (Karen) Hussey; many nieces and nephews.

Frank graduated from Amanda High School in 1952, and earned his BA from Capital University and his MA from The Ohio State University.  Frank was a Professor of Music at Capital University from 1957-1996.   He was a church organist for much of his life, playing at Indianola Presbyterian Church, Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, and University Baptist Church. 

He was a lifelong pianist, with a career that ranged from performing in dance halls as a teenager to concert halls as an adult.  Frank found great pleasure in performing and teaching music.   To him, music was an expression of his deep faith. 

Frank was a longtime member of The First Congregational Church in downtown Columbus, Ohio, where he was a member of the Organ Restoration Committee and search committees for the Minister of Music.

The family would like to thank all who supported Frank during his illness, including niece, Anita Harper, longtime caregiver, Julie Guinn of HomeWell Senior Care, the staff at Wesley Ridge, and Heartland Hospice. 

The family will receive friends Friday, August 25, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 E. Broad St.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at The First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Rev. Dr. Timothy Ahrens presiding.  Frank and Carol were devoted supporters of the music at First Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to “Barnard Music Fund - in memory of Frank Hussey” c/o The First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. 

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