Francis James Egelhof

A renaissance man of varied interests Francis James (Frank) Egelhof of Morganville, NJ died peacefully at his home on October 29, 2022 at the age of 66. Frank was born in Illinois and moved to Staten Island as a child in 1960, residing first in Huguenot and later in New Dorp. After attending New Dorp High School, Frank joined the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at the P&G plant in Port Ivory, S.I., then earned a BA at the College of Staten Island. He later founded his own petrochemical analysis firm, where he worked until his retirement. A renaissance man of varied interests, Frank enjoyed golfing, dining out with friends, crossword puzzles, and history. A talented writer and humorous storyteller, he was kind and generous to friends and family. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Patricia Egelhof, and brother William, he is survived by his beloved life companion, Sharon Madden, her son Christopher and his fiancee Amanda; also brothers Michael Egelhof and John Egelhof (Lois), and sisters Kristin Choo, Anne Ritchie, Teresa Egelhof, Mary Pendergast and Jennifer Egelhof (John Ryan), and eleven adoring nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00pm at Waitt Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 501 Hwy 79, Morganville, NJ 07551, with burial to follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey.