Frances Barbara Hromada

Frances B. Hromada, 83, of the Central Park section of Old Bridge, died December 1, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City, she lived in New York, before moving to South Amboy 49 years ago.

Mrs. Hromada was a baker for Sunshine Biscuit Company in Sayreville, retiring after 17 years employed. She was a member of Most Holy Redeemer Church in Matawan; she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and growing plants. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, helping to raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Frances was predeceased by her husband William, in 2005, and her grandson, William Demarest, in 1999. She is survived by her son, William Hromada, her daughter, Diana Demarest, her son and daughter in law, Matthew & Donna Hromada; her grandchildren: Eric, Ian, Robert, Matthew, Melinda, Jessica, Melanie, & Justin Hromada; her great grandchildren: Cecelia Demarest, William Demarest, Evan Hromada, Brooklyn Egan, Christopher Connallon, & Nia Hromada; and her brother and sister in law, Joseph & Gloria Petrick.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 5 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 Rt. 9, Old Bridge, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, December 6 at 10am from Most Holy Redeemer Church, Matawan. Entombment will follow to St. Mary Cemetery, South Amboy.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations in memory can be made to the Amercian Cancer Society or Haven Hospice, 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820.