Frank M. Roda, 54, of Freehold, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in Centra State Medical Center, Freehold.
Born in Staten Island, Frank was a 1984 graduate of Susan Wagner High School. He moved to New Jersey a few years ago. Frank was a supervisor on the Staten Island Ferry for more than 35 years. He was a parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena in Farmingdale. He valued his family above everything; he enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, martinis, motorcycles, music, dancing, and big Sunday dinners. He also liked going to the beach, his new car, and getting his hair cut. His greatest joy came from seeing others happy.
Frank was predeceased by his father, Joseph. He is survived by his mother, Marianne; his partner, Maureen DeCarlo; his former wife, Dawn; his sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Emma, and Frank Jr. and Sarah; his daughters, Lauren and Dawn Marie; his siblings, Joseph, Francine, John, and Marianne, and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Freeman Funeral Home, 47 E. Main Street, Freehold on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. There will be a Funeral Liturgy at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Farmingdale on Saturday at 10 a.m.
For directions or to leave a condolence for the family, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.
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