James R. “Frosty” Frost, 60, of 48 Bemis Ave., Hornell, died
unexpectedly Monday morning (April 6, 2020) at St. James Hospital.
He was born in Wellsville, NY on September 26, 1959. Jim
grew up in the Whitesville/Friendship area and was a graduate of Friendship
Central School (class of 1977).
Following high school graduation, he began working for the New York
State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
Throughout the years he worked in many capacities, retiring in 2015 as
Pavement Supervisor following nearly 40 years of service.
Frosty was a longtime member of the Hornell Association and
for many years served as secretary and a member of the Board of Directors. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed both
lake fishing and stream fishing. Every
year Jim looked forward to the annual Wellsville Lion’s Club Fishing Derby
where he would spend the entire weekend fishing and having a good time with his
friends.
Jim was a “die-hard” New York Yankee Fan and also loved
rooting for the Buffalo Bills (especially during the Super Bowl years) and the
Minnesota Vikings. He was a sports
memorabilia collector and had countless baseball cards in his collection. Some of Frosty’s favorite times were simply
enjoying a few “Genny Lights” with his friends at the Hornell Association.
Surviving are his son, Bryan (Tristin Christie) Frost of
Hornell; his grandson, Parker Frost-whom he absolutely adored. Bryan’s extended family include Aimee (Matt
Derby) Sciotti of Hornell, Kari (Aaron) Schwartz of Arkport, Brett (Jen Brown)
Arno of Hornell and Craig (Noah Heyman) Arno of Alfred; his father &
step-mother, Jim & Betty Frost of Wilmington, NC. Also, Derrick Smolos who looked up to him as
a father figure and his long-time best friend Dave Whiteman, who was like a
brother to him.
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, there will be no calling
hours. Private services will be held at
the convenience of the family. A
“Celebration of Life” will be held at the Hornell Association on a date &
time to be announced. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral
Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Jim’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Babe Ruth League, Maple City
Drive, Hornell, NY 14843. To leave an online condolence or share a memory,
visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
