Frank Fariello

He was born in Newark, NJ on June 11, 1949, son of the late Alphonso and Josephine Fariello. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, MaryJean (MJ), his brother Jack and wife Christine, his daughters, Joanne and husband Greg, Michelle and husband Tom, his 4 grandchildren, Logan, Maya, Sean, and Vince, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Frank spent his childhood in East Orange and Nutley, NJ. He graduated from Nutley High School and attended Montclair State College, enjoying fraternity life. In his youth, Frank was an avid bodybuilder and continued athletic pursuits throughout his life, such as mountain and road biking, hiking, kayaking, and pickleball.

After meeting at Montclair State, he married MaryJean (nee Grande) in 1972. Soon after, they built their house in the Deer Trail Lake community, where they made lifelong friends and raised their two daughters.

A talented educator, carpenter, and woodworker, Frank spent his 36-year career teaching Industrial Arts/Technology at Macopin Middle School in West Milford, NJ. He was an active member of the lake community where he resided for 46 years and spent many summer weekends at the family shore house in Ocean Beach III, NJ. Recently, he and MaryJean have been residing part of the year in Venice, Florida, where they together enjoyed his favorite activities, along with an active social life.

Renowned for his mechanical and problem-solving skills, Frank was a resource to many. He enjoyed many “toys,” including his ‘72 Vette and Harley. Frank and MaryJean travelled extensively and loved doing many activities together. Most of all, he was a devoted and beloved husband, father, and grandpa. Truly, a life well-lived.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, or the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

Masks and social distancing are encouraged.