Frank Kanapaux IV

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Frank Kanapaux Obituary

Frank Patrick Kanapaux IV MT. PLEASANT - Frank Patrick Kanapaux IV of Mt. Pleasant, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2009. Frank was born in Charleston, a son of the late Frank Patrick Kanapaux III and Constance Finnegan Kanapaux, on Wednesday, February 5, 1958. He was a graduate of Wando High School in 1976 . Frank was a sea man at heart and grew up East of the Cooper where he worked as a shrimper, a sword fisherman, a merchant seaman and was a member of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1771. Frank worked on the Charleston waterfront for the past several years Frank is survived and will be remembered by his son, Frank Patrick Kanapaux V , his mother, Adrienne Kanapaux. his sisters, Renee Kanapaux Murphy and Tammy Kanapaux Erwin, his brother, Michel Kanapaux along with their families as well as his mother, Constance Finnegan Kanapaux, He also leaves behind many friends who thought the world of him. The relatives and friends of Frank P. Kanapaux IV are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at the funeral home at 7:30 PM. Memorials may be made in his name to Hospice of Charleston, Inc, 3870 Leeds Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405.They were a great comfort to Frank and his family. A condolence may be made to his guest book on our website, www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Kanapaux

10 Entries

Jan Cherrington

October 13, 2009

Adrienne & Frankie: I know that time will put a cherished memory in place of your present sorrow.

Bobby & Mary Rabon

October 9, 2009

Connie, I will always have fond memories of Frankie living across the street from us. Always had a smile. Bobby,too has fond memories at the waterfront. My prayers are with you while you grive.

Debbie Rauth-Bowen

October 9, 2009

Dear Kanapaux Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Frankie.I too have great memories of the times I shared with Frankie while growing up in Mt. Pleasant and going to school with him.I lost touch with Frankie over the years, but ran into to him a few years ago. He still had the great looks and beautiful smile and as always just a genuine guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Kristine Sports

October 8, 2009

Frankie was a great asset to us here at the military port in Charleston. He was always smiling, always laughing, and on occasion giving us a hard time in documentation :) He knew the importance of supporting our soldiers and he did this very well.
He has been missed, it has been a while since we last saw him. Adrienne,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....

Jim Owens

October 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kanapaux Family over their loss of Frankie. I have such great memories of the times that I shared with Frankie while growing up in Mount Pleasant. He will be deeply missed by all who've known him.

Linda Page

October 7, 2009

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. it's such a loss to lose a member of the family when they are so young. I have fond memories of Frankie, his cockey smile, his sly smile, his good looks....he was a person that lit up the room when he entered...he will be missed

Elaine Haselden Bozman

October 7, 2009

Ms Kanapaux, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Frankie it seems all my life even though we did not see each other much after we became adults. I have great memories of Frankie, Darryl Sneed & Perry Fant coming over to the IOP & we would hang out waiting for the surf to come up. I'm sure he & Darryl will be catching a few waves together now. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Carolyn Jones

October 7, 2009

Connie, Renee, and family, I am so sorry about your son and brother's death. It just isn'r fair to lose such a fine person so young. I haven't seen you both in a long time--I hope you remember that I taught Renee years ago---what a pleasure to know her and to meet her mom! Your family will surely be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.

Love,
Carolyn C. Jones
Salem, SC

Julie McKamey

October 7, 2009

I worked with Frank @ the outport in North Charleston. Great person to know. Always friendly and upbeat.

We compared notes on our sons. Frankie, he always talked highly of you!

He would bring in his art work to show it off. He painted a picture of the "Thunderstar" for me to give to my husband, who was the captain of the boat @ the time. His art work will help carry the memory of him.

Adrienne, it was good to see and talk to you a couple of weeks ago. You and Frankie are in my thoughts and prayers as you walk through this difficult time. I know it has not been easy but ya'll have been faithful to be @ Frank's side. May you be comforted and given peace.

Anita Gordon

October 7, 2009

I will remember Frank for a lot of things... his great smile, good looks, sense of humor and his artistic talent. However, his "shrimp & grits" is what will make me smile and my stomach growl when I think of him. We have lost a good man, a loving father and friend to many. My prayers are with his family during this time of sorrow.

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