April 8, 1933 – Jan. 25, 2018. Frank Cozzarelli had parents who believed education was the key to success. He proved them right. The first in his family to attend college, he became a respected professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo. Retired since 1996, his presence is still felt.

“The chairman of the department told my sister that he’s beloved and he’s a legend,” said his daughter Delia, who teaches English as a second language at UB. “I’ve had a student come up to me and ask, ‘Are you related to Dr. Cozzarelli? That book changed my life.’ His book is really revered.”