Joseph A. De Frank

Joseph A. De Frank, age 80, longtime resident of Belleville and Bayonne; New Jersey passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from stage 4 mastatic gastric cancer. His passing came the day after his 80th birthday and he was surrounded by his two children and 5 of his grandchildren at time he took his final breaths. Joseph AKA Butch/Doc was born to the late Joseph S. and Nancy (Romeo) De Frank in Bayonne, NJ. He graduated College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After over 30 years he retired as a Chief Manager of the Insolvency Section of I.R.S. in Newark, NJ. He was also a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army and very proud to serve in his country as a Combat Medic with his brothers in arms of B Company 1/6; 198th LIB. He was honorably discharged after being wounded and received a purple heart among many other medals he was very proud of. He also won Creative Arts writing awards through the VA and has two published books. "They Call me Doc" and "My Life". He also donated to many charities. Just to name a few the DAV, Saint Jude's; Boys Town; March of dimes etc .. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Joe is survived by his children, Adele and Eric DeFrank; his Grandchildren, Angelo DeFrank, Annalyse DeFrank, Andrea DeFrank, Anylah DeFrank, and Anthony DeFrank; Step grandchildren, Christina & Lisa; and a cherished great grandson, Jordan Santiago; Joseph is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family, and friends that he loved very much. He truly was a great man and loved by many!! One of his favorite quotes he always tried to live by was Winston Churchill " Attitude is a little things that makes a BIG difference... Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts... Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm..If you're going through hell; keep going.. Fear is a reaction... Courage is a decision... Everyone has his day; and some days last longer than others.. Never give up; never give up; never give up." Joe never gave up and fought to the end! He is already missed by many of us.

A visitation for Joseph will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 2 to 6PM at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ. A Funeral Home Prayer Service will be offered on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM, followed by his burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031.