Frank MacDonald. '53

In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, we watch the unravelling of a life that was just an empty shell, no substance, all sham and bravado. In reflecting on the death of an alumnus, Frank MacDonald "53, we find just the opposite: a life full of meaning, love and happiness. We might say he was an uansuming, normal young man while a student at Central, playing football, participating in the Poster Club, and having a penchant for singing. As he matured further, married and became a succssful business man, his true stature became apparent as his loyalty and fidelity to his Alma Mater grew to the point of interminable involvement in Central Catholic, serving as a member of its Board of Directors and its Athletic Advisory Committee. He served on this committee until recently when his illness forced him to a never-formal "retirement", for his heart was always with it.
Two years ago he was the honoree at our Annual Golf Tournament, where the song of his praises was sung with great gusto, and still lingers in our hearts. It is with sadness at the loss of this great man, a model alumnus, as well as with gratitude and joy that we bid him farewell and commend him to that ever-growing alumni association in eternity. May he rest in peace.
Bro. Rene