ILION-Mr. Frank H. Cureau, Jr., 83, of Forge Hill Drive, Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in the Abraham House, Utica. He was born on April 4, 1925 in Tarrytown, son of the late Frank H. and Blanche (Craig) Cureau and educated in Tarrytown and Van Hornesville, NY schools. On June 19, 1948, Frank was united in marriage with Helen Roof in Fort Plain; a loving union of 59 years. He enlisted with the United State Navy on November 28, 1944 and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1946, holding the rank of Seaman, 1st Class. Before moving to Ilion in 1983, he lived in Westchester County for 32 years. Frank was a well known and respected car dealer during his professional life. He was last employed with Dodge City (Carbone Dodge) on Commercial Drive, Utica. For several years, he owned and operated Manor-Lincoln-Mercury in White Plains and also owned J & H Lincoln-Mercury in Mt. Kisco, NY. He was a Rotarian belonging to the Tarrytown Rotary Club for 15 years. A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather Frank enjoyed spending time with family friends and his beloved sheepdogs Buttons and Dudley. Some of his hobbies included working outdoors, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, golfing and following New York sport teams. In 2004 Frank was a proud attendee of the WWII Memorial Trip to Washington, DC. He enjoyed story telling and being surrounded by family and friends, especially during the holidays. Survivors include his beloved family; his wife Helen at home; two sons and daughters in law: Craig Cureau and Leslie Robbins of Albany and Brian and Brenda Cureau of Berlin, NJ; a brother: Armand W. Cureau of Clifton Park; a sister: Lynne Carrigan of Rockport, Ma.; two cherished grandchildren: Amelia and Kyle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws: Russell and Lynn Roof of Ilion and their daughter Mary. In respecting Frank's wishes there are no public calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside memorial service at Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer commencing at 12 noon on Thursday, May 15, 2008. Military honors will be offered by the United States Navy. Kindly consider memorial offerings to Hospice Care, Inc., envelopes may be obtained at the graveside service. The family would like to thank would like to thank the staff at the Abraham House in Utica for their tender care and support during many difficult days. The Enea Family Funeral Home (Ilion/Frankfort) is honored to serve the Cureau family.