Frank C. Para

I will always remember Deacon Frank reading at every 5:00 PM Mass at Mt Carmel. What a sight to see Jesus waiting to embrace him into eternity. My prayers to his family who will miss him.

Dear Pat and family, Frank was truly a blessing to all of us, especially those he walked through the diaconate with. He will always be in our hearts. You are in our hearts and prayers. (Deacon) Tom and Joanne Zayac

So sorry to read this... I just met Michelle a few weeks ago when we co-lead a session at the St. Virgil's First Eucharist retreat. I didn't knowDeacon Frank personally, but his presence at St. Virgil's will be missed. Having lost my father-in- law one week ago today, we know what you are going through. Our sympathy to your entire family.

I loved Deacon Frank. He was a great Deacon and friend. I always will cherish the memories with him when I was alter seving. When I alter served his kind smile would always help guide me through mass. I enjoyed when he would make the announcements before mass was over, and how everyone would greatly listen to his kind voice. I will never forget how he made me feel comforted on the alter infront of the whole church. I give my sympathy to his family, and everyone. And may his soul and all he...

My condolences to Pat and family at this sad time. I will miss meeting Frank on my trips to U.S. who shared so many useful insights into the life and ministry of deacons in your country and was always good to be with. May he rest in peace after his labours.
Monsignor Paul Smith, Diocese of Salford, England.

Pat and Family,
You and Frank were the first people that we met as we entered discernment and we have a lot of wonderful memories of our Saturday meetings at the Ramada. We were so blessed to have you as mentors and serve as such an active an important part of our formation. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Frank was a good man and a good and faithful servant – when God called, Frank answered, “Here I am, Lord.”

Wishing you God's love and comfort,

Dear Para Family..................I can't express how sorry I am to hear about Deacon Frank. He was a true soldier of God and will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Earth has lost this wonderful man but heaven has gained another great soldier. I wish you peace during this difficult time.

A great servant of Christ, and a man committed to helping others be the best that God intended them to be.
A wonderful model of what it means to be a deacon, and an untiring advocate for the diaconate progam in the Diocese of Paterson.
He will be surely missed!
Welcome home good and faithful servant.