Frank Genova, formerly of Millbrook, NY, passed away at home in Southern Pines, NC on Sept.13, 2023. Born in Glen Cove, NY, he attended St. Patrick's Parochial School, Glen Cove High School and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Agriculture. Upon graduating from the University, he was recruited by the Grange League Federation, a farmers' cooperative, which later became Agway, Inc., operating in the north east. He was a prime mover in the formation and training of a field-force designed to aid farmers and their practices to increase production and profitability which proved to be very successful.
After several moves, Frank and his family settled in Millbrook, NY and he served diligently and for the "common good" on many ad hoc committees locally and beyond.  An associate of his said, "…it's never about Frank – there is no hogwash – what you see is what you get."
Frank and his wife, Susan, moved to Southern Pines to be close to their son, Bill. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, son Bill and his long-time partner Rachel Jurgens, grandsons Nicholas, Dante, Alessandro, Alexander and Declan.  He was predeceased by his father Anthony, mother Margurete (Demartine) and son Philip.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph's Church, Millbrook on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Millbrook.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home, Millbrook.