Frank Edward Funicelli
Frank Edward Funicelli
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Frank had a deep appreciation for life's simple and meaningful pleasures. He enjoyed gardening and was especially well known for his tomatoes. An avid jogger, he also took great pleasure in fine dining, good wine, and a lifelong pursuit of spiritual learning.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Sr. and Viola Funicelli; his beloved wife, Grace; and his sisters, Marie and Rose. Frank is survived by his loving companion of 16 years, Regina St. Clare and his three children: Susan Funicelli of Ithaca, NY; Carol Morton and her husband, Robert, of Greenville, NC; and Michael Funicelli and his wife, Sharon, of Manahawkin, NJ. He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren: Matthew Christopher Funicelli, Cole William Sluis, and Oliver Landon Funicelli.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. A funeral service will take place during the visitation.
For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.
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Ling C
January 26, 2026
What a wise, kind and lovely man you were! I feel privileged to have known you Frank. Your presence always brought a profound sense of peace and harmony to our Tao classes. We are deeply saddened by your passing, but we thank you for being such an inspiring role model for all of us!
Barbara Durant
January 26, 2026
The times I shared with Frank showed me what a kind, caring, and extremely spiritual, person he was. Perhaps the greatest gift je offered was the grounding and strength he gave to Regina. Besides taking her in when she had no place to go, he became her haven and point of peace when she needed it most. Frank, indeed, was a special angel sent to teach us all the meaning of loving kindness towards others. Go with God, Frank. Love, Barbara
Veronica Sidhu
January 23, 2026
Deepest condolences to Regina and all of Frank's family and friends.
Frank made an impact on those of us in the Tao classes, not by what he said so much (always thoughtful), but who he was as a person. He had such a compassionate and loving way about him. He was really someone to emulate. He touched the heart of all he met. R.I.P.
Nancy Wetstein
January 23, 2026
Frank will be dearly missed by all of us that had the pleasure to spend time with him! Frank brought a wonderful contribution to every single space that he attended! His wisdom, kind and thoughtful insight to every conversation and material that we studied together will be appreciated forever! I was blessed to have spent time learning together with Frank for several years. Frank taught us all to live in harmony by his beautiful example. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Deepest sympathy,
Nancy Wetstein
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Marie's kiddo, Loki
January 22, 2026
uncle Frank told me about fairies I can't remember exactly what he said but he believed in them just like I did
Marie Raymond
January 22, 2026
Frank, I miss you. The day after you passed away, I saw a cardinal outside my window and I thought of you and the story you once told us about a yellow cardinal. Something I did not even know existed.
You are like that yellow cardinal. Something rare and precious. I´ll never forget how humble you were and how you always considered everyone´s point of view. You listened to people in a way that few of us have the capacity for. If there were more people like you in this world, we would have peace on the planet in 10 seconds. Thank you, Frank, for showing me and others what it means to be compassionate and strong. You are a treasure that I keep in my heart.
Marie Raymond
January 22, 2026
Frank, I miss you. The day after you passed away, I saw a cardinal outside my window and I thought of you and the story you once told us about a yellow cardinal. Something I did not even know existed.
You are like that yellow cardinal. Something rare and precious. I´ll never forget how humble you were and how you always considered everyone´s point of view. You listened to people in a way that few of us have the capacity for. If there were more people like you in this world, we would have peace on the planet in 10 seconds. Thank you, Frank, for showing me and others what it means to be compassionate and strong. You are a treasure that I keep in my heart.
This is a picture I took of you in 2015. You graciously agreed to model an aviator hat I knit. Keep on flying!
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