ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Angelo R. Frannicola was born in Newark, NJ and resided in Nutley for 42 years. He attended Sacred Heart School and had the honor of being a Page Boy when the Cathedral Basilica opened in 1954. Angelo was a graduate of St. Benedict's Prep in 1960. He served his country proudly in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He earned a bachelor's degree from Montclair State University in 1974, and a master's degree in education from Seton Hall University, in 1981.
Angelo spent 27 years as a Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director in Newark, working at both the old Vailsburg and Weequahic High Schools. He was the Athletic Director of Nutley High School from 2001-2006 before his retirement. After that, he served on the Nutley Board of Education from 2007-2010.
Angelo was an ASA / USA Softball Metro Newark Commissioner for 40 years. He was a football and basketball official as well as a baseball and softball umpire for over 50 years. Most recently, he was a mentor for student teachers under the direction of Montclair State University and Caldwell College.
Angelo's hobbies included collecting Lionel Trains and enjoying a nice meal followed by a "good" cigar.
Donations can be made to Angelo Frannicola Memorial Foundation, that will help high school athletes achieve their collegiate dreams, and assist those less fortunate in the Nutley-area community: Angelo Frannicola Memorial Foundation, PO Box 185, Nutley, NJ 07110
Angelo Frannicola Memorial Foundation invites you to our Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6:30 to 10:30 PM at The Fiesta, 255 Route 17 South, Wood-Ridge, NJ. Proceeds from this event will help high school athletes achieve their collegiate dreams, and assist those less fortunate in the Nutley-area community.
To purchase tickets ($85 each), or to make a donation, send payment via Zelle to firstname.lastname@example.org -or- Venmo to @Frannicola -or- mail check to: Angelo Frannicola Memorial Foundation, PO Box 185, Nutley, NJ 07110. For more info, contact email@example.com