Francis J. Mertz

Mr. Mertz was a wonderful person I have met. As a member of the St. James Foundation, Frank impressed me with his great knowledge and even more so his leadership. Always a compassionate gift in his wisdom expressed for the needs for others. He was truthful in his contacts that the St. James Foundations charity reached out to. May he be rewarded for all the good he accomplished. His Faith in the Lord was truly a testament to the Lord. Sincerely in the Risen Christ, Farther Eugene Marcone

Very sad to hear of Mr. Mertz passing. He was a wonderful man, very smart and forward thinking. He helped enroll me into the St. Peter's University Government Intern program with the Peace Corps in 1968. It was a very powerful experience working at an International Government Agency. I was 19 at the time. I t has had significant impact on my life ever since. RIP Frank. With great admiration, Kevin B. Brown, St. Peter's class of 1971

Frank started an internship program for St. Peter´s College students at the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington in 1968, together with Jim Bausch, a St. Peter´s classmate and former Peace Corps volunteer who was then a senior official at the Peace Corps. I had the privilege of serving as one of those interns in 1969. It was a profoundly transformational experience for me, leading to a lifelong interest in international affairs. I mentioned this to Frank when he was honored at a St. Peter´s...