Frank John Wrublewski

Frank John Wrublewski, of Palm City, Florida, formerly of Linden and Fair Haven, New Jersey, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the age of 102. Frank passed away at home with his children after a stroke. Of his brothers and sister, he was the last surviving child.
Frank was born on December 3, 1920 in Linden, New Jersey. He enlisted in the Navy in 1939 during WWII and discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in 1945. After the Navy, Frank attended Rutgers University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949. Dad married the girl next door, Dorothy Sofie Sweet on May 8, 1949.
Frank worked for the Army Research and Development Group in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, for 27 years as an Electronics Engineer. After a few months of retirement, he went back to work for Avionics Instrument in Carteret, New Jersey, for 10 years. Frank and his wife Dorothy retired to Lighthouse Point in Palm City Florida in 1988.
Frank enjoyed his career as an Electronics Engineer immensely. He had a strong work and family ethic, always busy, never sitting still. He loved sailing and fishing throughout his lifetime. His biggest regret was not taking up the game of golf until later in life, missing the opportunity to play with his brothers, Adam and Zeke.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy, who passed away in 2007. He is survived and remembered by his children Andy Wrublewski, Frances Wrublewski Smetana, her husband Paul and Mary Jane Wrublewski. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023 at The Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. Burial follow at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel, NJ.