Frank D'Auria

Frank D'Auria, 79 of Rutherford, died suddenly at home on August 15, 2025. Born in Jersey City to Victor and Teresa D'Auria. He spent his formative years in Hoboken. As time went on, he met the love of his life, JoAnn Mascolo, and they settled in the town of Rutherford. They had two children, Frank and Joanna.

As an electrical engineer, he worked for Nead Electric and rose to Vice President of all the company's ongoing projects. He worked in the field for 35 years. He enjoyed playing bocce, cards, and tending to his flower garden. An active sports fan, he always followed NY Giants, NY Mets, and NY Rangers. He was

also, a Grill Master, out grilling most of the family and the BEST mozz maker around. His big personality made everyone laugh, always ending a speech with Sempre Famiglia.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn (nee Mascolo), his daughter Joanna D'Auria and husband Michael Prokop, his daughter-in-law Marlene D'Auira, his loved grandchildren Amanda & husband Michael D'Auria, Melissa, and Carley. His adored great-grandchildren, Lorelai and Frankie. His sister-in-law Pat Dell'Aquila and her husband Fred, his brother-in-law, Rich Lodato & Al and his wife MaryJo Mascolo, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Frank in 2022, his siblings Theresa Coari and Sophie Lodato.

JoAnn, Joanna and family will be accepting relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 20th at the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave. Rutherford 4-8pm. Funeral Mass Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 91 Home Ave. Rutherford at 10:30am. Entombment following in Holy Cross Mausoleum, 340 Ridge Rd. No. Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the American Heart Association,

the American Lung Association or the Wounded Warriors.