Frank J. Gada Jr.

(Courier News)

FRANK J. GADA, JR.
AGE: 79 MANVILLE
Frank J. Gada, Jr., 79, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in the Finderne section of Bridgewater to his late parents Frank J. and Anna (Kolbek) Gada, Sr., Frank had resided in Raritan Borough before settling in Manville in 1957. Frank was honorably discharged from the United States Navy having faithfully served his country as a petty officer 3rd class during the Korean War. He was a devout communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Manville having been instrumental with building the church and always remaining active with various church activities and the Altar Rosary Society. Frank was devoted to his community having served with the Special Police and having been the Constable in Manville years ago. He retired as a Sheriff's Officer after twenty- eight dedicated years of employment with Somerset County Sheriffs Department. Frank coached Manville Little League and Pop Warner for many years and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council, American Legion Post #304 of Manville, Rod & Gun Club and a former member of the Manville-Hillsborough ELKS. He will be remembered as the "Doughnut Man" of the Manville Senior Citizen's Club.
Frank leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara A. (Sypa) Gada with whom he joined hands in marriage with on May 31, 1952; two loving sons, Frank M. Gada of Cape Cod, MA and Venice, FL, Michael J. Gada and his wife Kathleen of Sarasota, FL and Georgia; two dear siblings, a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Rose Gada of Bridgewater, sister and brother-in-law Betty and George Mastapeter of Waynesboro, PA. Frank will be deeply missed by his two cherished grandchildren, Michael J. Gada, Jr. and Rachel Ann Gada.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 beginning 8:30 a.m. at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 followed by a 9:00 a.m. funeral liturgy at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Manville. Frank will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 1-6 p.m. and on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until service time. To send condolences to the family or sign an online guestbook, please visit www.FucilloandWarrenFuneralHome.com.