Francis Louis Nemes

Francis Louis “Frankie” Nemes, 61 years of age, of Greenwood Lake, NY, until recently a longtime resident of Hillsdale, NJ passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Frank married the love of his life, Laurie Jackson, in May of 2003. They were always at each others’ side through the good times and life’s inevitable hardships. Frank was a hard and tireless worker in the construction industry. He had an indomitable spirit and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His booming voice, irrepressible smile, his ever-present sense of humor and unique laugh will be missed by all.

Born in Astoria, Queens, NY and raised in Hillsdale NJ, Frank grew up in a large, loving family. Family and friendship meant everything to him. Frank is predeceased by his parents, Mary Theresa “Tess” (nee Mele) and William Nemes, who loved him dearly. Also predeceased by his grandfather and aunt, Frank and Angela Mele, who shared his childhood home and whom he adored and considered his “other parents”. Frank is survived and will be greatly missed by his cherished, loving and devoted wife, Laurie. He will also be greatly missed by his four loving siblings, Karen (Gary Lesneski), Kevin, Bill (Simone Weiss), and Inez (Andrew Lewis), and his sister and brother-in-law, Lynn (nee Jackson) and Bill Meister. Uncle Frank also leaves behind many adoring nieces and nephews and their spouses; Matthew, Jaclyn, Jolene, Ged, Daniel, Erica (Lesneski), Kevin, Lynne, Paul, Courtney, Michael, Lisa, William (Nemes), Mikayla, Zach (Nemes), Andrew, Olivia, Melanie, Matt, Julia (Lewis), Alyssa, Stefan, Billy, Nicolette (Meister), and his great-nieces and nephews Matalyn, Lucas, Sadie, Leo, Chanelle, Victoria, Milania, Maximilian, Elliana, Olivia, Ava and Tessa. Frankie will also be missed by his many cousins and their families, among them the ones he grew up with-Bobby, Angela and Maria Mele, and Jimmy, Claire and Susan Nemes. Last but not least, Frank leaves behind innumerable good friends (too many to mention here) whom he considered his family, and with whom he shared his heart and soul, and joy of life. Despite the terrible void caused by his death, precious memories of times shared with Frank will continue to reside in the hearts of all who knew him, and in so doing, his spirit will live on forever.

Due to conditions surrounding the pandemic, there will be no public funeral held at this time. Instead, we will hold an outdoor memorial/celebration of Frank’s life at a yet to be determined date.