Frank Csapo

Avon, NY -Frank Csapo passed away suddenly with his boots on April 6, 2026, at the age of 89.

Frank was born in Komarom, Hungary in March of 1937 and was a young child during World War II.

When Frank was 20 years old, he left his homeland after the Soviet revolution and arrived in Canada wearing a shipping label on his lapel with his sponsor’s address because he didn’t speak English yet.

By 1962, he had settled in Avon, N.Y. where he was vice president of manufacturing with the Stirling Homex Corporation which constructed modular homes and apartments, including Hunter Hall in Avon. In the late 1960s, he purchased the Ambassador Apartments in Geneseo, NY which he owned and operated to the present day. In the 1970s, he started his own construction company where he built Koala Inns in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In the late 1970s, Frank started Deshell Development where he constructed many homes while expanding into student housing for SUNY Geneseo students. In 1980, Frank restored the Avon Inn after a devastating fire in early 1979. Had he not taken on that project, the Inn would have been demolished. Frank was a builder right to the end. His most recent projects were opening the next phase in the Anderson Meadows subdivision and a new building at Ambassador Apartments for an updated office and eleven 1-bedroom units.

Frank was a strong believer in education and was one of the founders for the SUNY Geneseo Foundation, as well as sponsoring many academic scholarships. In total, over 180 students have benefited from his generosity allowing them to succeed and pursue their dreams. Frank was a long-time member of St. Michael’s church in Geneseo.

Frank was predeceased by his Wife Donna and stepson Paul Grammatica.

Frank is survived by his sister Judit (Joe) Szekely of Hungary, long term girlfriend Karen Smith of Avon, son Frank Csapo of Kentucky, daughter Julia (Ken) Reitz of Florida, son David Csapo of Florida, grandchildren Kelsey Csapo of Kentucky, Donna Grammatica of Florida, Micheala and Aiden Baszto of Geneseo, along with several nieces & nephews including John Csapo of Germany, Carol (Randy) Welch and Steve (Lisa) Csapo of Avon, step-son, Gary Grammatica; his Ambassador staff Trista, Chris, Rhonda and Larry along with a vast number of friends that will always remember his kindness and generosity.

The family wishes to thank the East Avon Fire Department & EMS, Avon PD and New York State Troopers for their support & assistance.

Friends and family may call Sunday, April12, 2026 at the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee Street, Avon from 4-7 PM. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 at11AM at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 23 Main Street, Geneseo. A private family burial will follow.

Frank’s legacy will live on in all that knew and cared for him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association 45 Whitney Rd. 2M Mahwah, NJ 07430 or Strong Memorial Hospital URMC 601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY14642.