In Loving Memory of Frank Centrone
We’re coming together for the Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research in honor of Frank Centrone – an incredible father, husband, musician, educator, and friend to all, who left an unforgettable mark on those lucky enough to know him.
Frank loved his people and he loved having a good time, so we want this walk to be a celebration of that life and legacy. It’s a chance to join together, share stories and memories, laugh about the good times, and accomplish something meaningful in his honor.
And we’d love for you to be part of it.
Family, friends, musicians, colleagues, neighbors, students –
anyone whose life was touched by Frank is welcome to join our team! Simply
register for Team Frankie Keys and come out to Jones Beach
on October 4. Get the full event details here: https://hope.lustgarten.org/event/longisland
We're hoping to set up a little “homebase” at the
event with breakfast before the walk to give everybody a chance to gather, grab
a bite, share memories, and spend some time together. For anyone who was unable
to attend his services in Florida, this is the perfect way to remember him fondly
and say goodbye.
You don't have to walk to be part of the team! Come hang out at homebase during the walk, or show your support from afar by donating through our Team Frankie Keys fundraising page.
We chose the Lustgarten Foundation because of its commitment to one of the most devastating and difficult-to-treat cancers. Lustgarten is the nation’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, working to advance earlier detection, better treatments, and ultimately a cure. And because separate funding covers the organization’s administrative expenses, 100% of donations to Lustgarten go directly toward pancreatic cancer research.
Whatever you can do, we’d love to have you there. For Frank. For his legacy. And for every family still fighting for a cure💜
EVENT DETAILS:
It’s chilly and windy down here today - please bring a sweatshirt!
Look for the purple Team Frankie Keys tent on the right, beyond the white fence and directly behind the large water/snack station after you walk onto the field past registration!
Where:
- Jones Beach State Park, Parking Field #5
- 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793
When:
- Check-in/Registration: 8:30 AM
- Start Line Ceremony Begins: 9:30 AM
- Walking Starts: 10:00 AM
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Any offline donations you've collected
Course Options:
- 1-mile or 3-mile routes
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Dogs are welcome on a leash
Our Achievements
Top 10 Team
Top 3 Team
Received 15 Donations
Raised $500
Raised $1000
Reached Goal
Thank you to our Donors
$520
Vincent Larocca
$520
Matt And Jen Miller
Wish we could join you on the walk!
$270
Madeleine
Hope this helps. ❤️
$220
Tom & Janine Brice
Go Team Frankie Keys!!
$220
Jennifer Centrone
$220
Stacy Golik-king
$220
Sue & Rick Frisbie
$211
Off Main Hair & Day Spa
$161
Greg Lamparillo
$150
Joseph Hastings
$123
Terri & Dave Hardy
We will miss him. 💕
$122
Janet & Jamie Bateman
We love you Frank and you will never be forgotten. Ever.
$111
Roger And Karen Brito
Sending our support from Florida! He will be remembered by all those whose lives he touched.
$111
Genovese Family
$111
Marianne Chorusey
$111
Karen & Tom Chorusey
$111
Laura Abernethy
$111
Michael Cummings
$111
David Herrick
$111
Chris Lamparillo
My condolences
$111
Lori Milana
You will truly be missed but your songs will always be in my heart
$111
Charles And Patti Schroeder
Will always think of you Frank
$111
Catherine Faccibene
Hoping it’s a beautiful day in memory of a friend with the most beautiful (and fun) spirit❤️
$111
Kevin And Kathie Culhane
$111
Angela And Claude Mastroianni
Unable to make this event. Thank you to all that are participating for my first cousin. RIP Frankie Keys! Love you. You will always be in my heart!❤️
$111
Rhonda Centrone
$111
Amy Hansen
We Love you!! Amy and Walter
$111
Mel B
$111
Nicole Gabrinowitz
$111
Alfred And Erica Blau
In memory of Frank Centrone, gone too soon.
$111
Lisa Hekel
$111
Anonymous
$111
Dee & Bobby
Go Team Frankie Keys!!!
$111
Ben And Rosetta Taddeo
$111
Kevin Chorusey
Honoring my best friend, Frank Centrone, whose gifts of friendship, laughter, and song brought joy to so many! Rock on, my brother!
$111
Paul Lamparillo
My sincerest condolences.
$111
Rob Frisbie
$111
Laura Ruhle
❤️
$111
Jim/kristin Moeller
Love you Frank!! Continuing to be a positive impact on for so many!
$111
Ann Marie Yosco
Dear Jennifer. I have known Frank since HS. Wonderful person. Always so kind and funny. I am heartbroken over his passing. Thank you for making him so happy. And remember, he is always with you. ♥️
$111
Lisa And Al
Go Team Frankie Keys!
$111
Pat Taylor
$111
Tami Meskil
$111
Koren Kennedy
$111
Diane And Ray King
$111
Ben Taylor
$111
Andrew & Erin Frisbie
$111
Jenine Schroeder
$111
Dan Doxsee
$111
Vita And John Mccormack
Frank is missed and will always be loved
$111
Ken Lamparillo
$111
Michael Lamparillo
$111
Kevin Dolan
For Frank, he will be missed…
$111
Carole Polney
Thinking of you all and supporting your efforts. Rest in Peace, Frank.
$100
Ellen Jones
$100
Frank Musso
$100
Will Dolan
$100
Maureen Casaburi
$84
Nicole & Rich Fisher
$75
Kerry Lograno
Thinking of you and your family and remembering Frank with great fondness. He was a wonderful person and I feel fortunate to have known and worked with him.
$57
Jackie Vando
$57
Sarah Exarchou
Frank! I can't believe you're gone! I loved you so much. My heart goes out to the whole family. Ian, Aja, I love you both so much. I'll see you on the 4th <3 <3 <3
$57
Dawn Robinson
$57
Andrew Calabrese
$57
Denise & Rob Rossi
What a tribute to Frank ❤️
$57
Anne, Dan Lynch
I only met him once but he seemed like a friendly fun guy. Sad for his family. and his wife. A tough cancer to go thru. 🙏🙏❤️
$57
Francine Clemente
$57
Cynthia Lack
$57
Dawn Clapper
Wish I could be there. Go team FRANKIE KEYS!
$57
Mark Moorman
$57
Erin Haas
$57
Laura Meehan
$57
Darlene Surian
$57
David Horowitz
Frank was a free spirit and an amazing person all around. He will be missed by many.
$57
Sue Davis
$57
Carol Cary
Frank, We will never forget you 💜
$57
Frank Barbieri
$57
Michael Paul
$50
Teresa Moore
$50
Ann Storms
Miss you Frank! Our Neighborhood will never be the same.
$50
Kelley & Jerry Conroy
Sorry for your loss. What an amazing way to honor his memory.
$50
Pam And Sam Kornhauser
$36
Melinda Marks Burgarf
My beloved friend from elementary school-Frank. We often got seated near one another and enjoyed many laughs. I was happy to see and chat with him at one EMHS picnic reunion. It was there that I met beautiful his beautiful ( inside and outside) wife. Everytime I hear a Steely Dan song I will remember him with a smile - especially Aja. Thanks for sponsoring this walk.
$30
Gaelle Gaspard
$29
Mary Taboski Aka Meems
Happy to support! Miss you Frank !
$29
Graham Chorusey
$29
Diana Elsener
$29
Jerry Glass
$29
Linda Mazurkewitz
$29
Joyce Hilding
I will never forget you Frankie. Rest in peace. To Jennifer and team Frankie, I wish I could walk with you but I will be thinking of you all and what a great way to honor Frank.
$29
Tami Culp
$29
Ellen Jones
$29
Lisa Rubin
In loving memory of one of a kind guy! Hope you are up there cracking jokes, playing music and pain-free.😘
$29
Deborah Devito
$29
Joe Tapler
$29
Jeanine Lamparillo
$29
Rachel Solomon
$29
Beth Blenk
$29
Lorraine Lamparillo
$29
Jennifer Pisano
$29
Lori Fitzgibbon
$29
Jill Jensen
Sending thoughts and prayers to all!
$29
Kelsie Kennedy
$29
Megan Chorusey
$29
Tami Meskil Darin Meskil
Forever loving Frankie Keys
$29
Emily Williams
$29
Alexis Culp
$29
Sarah Gloninger
$29
Peggy Allar
$29
Melissa Sims
$29
Trisha Crawford
$25
Karen Crawford
$25
Kathleen Italiano
$23
Kelsey Javetski
$23
Nicole Sclafani
$23
Gool
$20
Trisha Crawford
Our Team Members
Ian Centrone
$111
Will Dolan
$211
Jennifer Centrone
$1,426
Nicole Gabrinowitz
$111
Koren Kennedy
$111
Lisa Hekel
$111
Stacy Golik-King
$220
Laura Meehan
$57
Jenine Schroeder
$111
Maureen Casaburi
$100
Aja Centrone
$57
Marianne Chorusey
$140
Erin Haas
$57
William Kennedy
Kelsie Kennedy
$29
Keira Kennedy
Lori Fitzgibbon
$356
Carl Schroeder
$57
Zac Schroeder
Jenna Schroeder
Lisa Borsella
Al Borsella
Amy Hansen
Diana Elsener
$29
Lori Milana
Maria Tsavos
Jonathan Tsavos
Savannah Tsavos
Angelo Tsavos
Benjamin Tsavos
Riley Meehan
Nicole Sclafani
$23
Frank Musso
Peggy Allar
$29
Bobby Allar
Ellen Jones
$29
Pat Taylor
Randy Lucas
Jacquelyn Lucas
Nora Lucas
Grayson Lucas
Amy Paul
Melissa Meyer
Jennifer Pisano
$29
Sarah Gloninger
$29
Beth blenk
$29
Frank Barbieri
$57
Francine Clemente
$57
Vincent Bonti
Alexis Culp
$87
Terri Hardy
Emily Williams
$29
Sarah Exarchou
Darlene Surian
Gaelle Gaspard
David Hardy
Jackie Vando
$57
Joe Tapler
$29
Rachel Solomon
$29
Trisha Crawford
$20
Karen Crawford
$25
Catherine Rizzuti
Lisa Borsella
Kelsey Javetski
Drew Javetski
Avery Javetski
Denise Urbanski
Laura Ruhle
Megan Chorusey
$29
Your one of God's people now, keep us safe and look over us.