Obituary for Frank D. Wallace
WALLACE, Frank D. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Frank was a retired Philadelphia Police Inspector and is survived by his wife, Jean (a retired police officer) his son, Frank, an active Philadelphia Police Detective, his daughter, Mary, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his son Anthony and his brother Fred, also a retired officer.
Following in the footsteps of his father, uncle and brother, Frank joined the Philadelphia PD in 1959. He rose through the ranks working undercover, uniform, Highway Patrol, and Narcotics, and graduated from the FBI Academy. As a Lieutenant, Frank commanded the Organized Crime Unit at the height of the Philadelphia mob wars. As an inspector, he commanded the North Division. He retired from the Department in 1987.
After retiring from the PD, Frank became Director of Public Safety of Woodbridge, NJ. He then spent close to 30 years as a security consultant, expert witness, and private investigator. Frank had a stellar career and received numerous commendations and awards. He will be dearly missed by the family and friends who knew him and loved him. Frank had a great life and, in his honor, his family will be holding a celebration of his life, which will be announced in the near future.
Frank’s daughter, Mary, would love to know your favorite story about her dad. Please share your story with her directly and/or on the memory wall of this website. Mary can be reached at maryjwallace@gmail.com
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Following in the footsteps of his father, uncle and brother, Frank joined the Philadelphia PD in 1959. He rose through the ranks working undercover, uniform, Highway Patrol, and Narcotics, and graduated from the FBI Academy. As a Lieutenant, Frank commanded the Organized Crime Unit at the height of the Philadelphia mob wars. As an inspector, he commanded the North Division. He retired from the Department in 1987.
After retiring from the PD, Frank became Director of Public Safety of Woodbridge, NJ. He then spent close to 30 years as a security consultant, expert witness, and private investigator. Frank had a stellar career and received numerous commendations and awards. He will be dearly missed by the family and friends who knew him and loved him. Frank had a great life and, in his honor, his family will be holding a celebration of his life, which will be announced in the near future.
Frank’s daughter, Mary, would love to know your favorite story about her dad. Please share your story with her directly and/or on the memory wall of this website. Mary can be reached at maryjwallace@gmail.com
www.DiGiacomoFuneralHome.com