Frank J. Cucchiara Jr, 98, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 6, 1926 to Frank and Lucia Cucchiara. Beloved husband of the late Glenna (nee Nelson). Cherished father of Donna D’Ercole and husband Joseph of Norwood and Frank J. Cucchiara III of Westwood. Proud grandfather of Dawn, Kim, Frank IV and Joseph. Adored great-grandfather of Sean Jr., Jake, Jordana, Ashley, Shaylin, Shane, Siena, Frank V, Mia and Ellie Rey. Dear brother of the late Rose Buongiorno and Martha Descarfino.
Frank was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He worked for JB Offset Printing for over 50 years where he printed most local newspapers as well as the Italian newspapers, Il Progresso and American Oggi.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, would be greatly appreciated.
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Uncle Frank you will be greatly missed. You left me with so many memories growing up. I’ll always remember the family bbq’s and holiday get togethers. I hope you are at peace and now reminiscing with Aunt Glenna,gram, papa, my mom and Aunt Martha. You always spoke fondly of your memories growing up. I enjoyed listening to your stories when I came to visit. So until we meet again. Rest easy. Karen will miss her handsome Uncle Frank Say hello to my mom, dad, brother Paul and my son Paul. Love you !
Sorry for the loss of Pop. Will be missed.