Frank Dworaczyk Jr., age 81, of Bryan, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, June 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.
Born on October 18, 1943, in Runge, Texas, Frank was the son of Frank and Frances (Jendry) Dworaczyk. A proud graduate of Yorktown High School, he pursued further education at Victoria College, earning his First Class Radio Operator’s License. He went on to enjoy a distinguished 35-year career with AT&T as a communications technician, serving in Victoria, Austin, and Yorktown, before retiring in 1999.
Frank’s life was filled with devotion—to his family, his faith, his community, and the land. Beginning in 1967, he lovingly supported his widowed mother on the family farm while balancing his professional career. He found joy in music, coastal fishing, deer hunting, dancing, gardening, and cherished family camping trips along the Frio River. Known for his musical talents, Frank played guitar and led worship music at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown and St. Peter and Paul in Meyersville. He also brought joy to residents at the Yorktown Nursing Home through song.
After relocating to Bryan in 2012, Frank shared his time generously with others. He helped create and maintain the butterfly garden at Camelot Park, served as the inaugural president of his neighborhood homeowners association, and contributed regularly as a board member. At St. Joseph Catholic Church, he remained a faithful servant through Eucharistic ministry, sacristan duties, and chapel adoration.
Among the most meaningful moments in his spiritual life was a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in the 1980s, where he had the honor of playing music during a Mass at St. James Catholic Church—the very place where Our Lady is said to have appeared.
Frank and his wife, Patricia, shared a deep love and sense of adventure, traveling to the Northeast, Maine’s rugged coast, the American Northwest, Banff, and on two memorable Alaskan cruises.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Eugene Dworaczyk; and sisters, Margaret Brysch and Lorraine Dworaczyk.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia; their son and daughter-in-law, James and Dawn Dworaczyk; beloved grandchildren, Abigail and Dylan; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and Victor Warwas, Patricia and Ray Barton.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff of Traditions Health Hospice for their exceptional care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Meal Ministries or the Church Building Fund.
Frank’s legacy is one of service, faith, family, and music—a life well lived, and a soul deeply loved.