Obituary of Frank E. Edolo

Frank E. Edolo, 77, of Palmer Twp, PA died May 16, 2009 in Hospice of VNA of St. Luke's. Born: September 18, 1931 in Port Murray, NJ to the late Clement and Josephine Edolo. Personal: He lived in Palmer Twp. for 4Years. Previously he lived in Washington. Frank worked as the Parts Dept. Manager for Smith Motor Co. in Washington. He was employed by Smith Motor Co. in January 1949, completing 44 years of dedicated service until his retirement in September 1993. During his employment he served as past secretary of the Ford Garden State Parts Managers Council. As a young man Frank was quite a talented athlete, and enjoyed all sports especially baseball & bowling. He played for the Washington Bombers and the Washington Star baseball team in the 1950s. He coached little league baseball in Washington Twp. Frank also enjoyed Wednesday morning golf with his dear friends Guy, Jimmy and Ronnie. Memberships: Frank was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Washington. He was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus council 5170 for the past 43 years, serving as past secretary. Frank was a longtime member of Guys Auto Service Bi-County bowling team. Survivors: His loving daughters, Kim Elaine Edolo of Forks Twp., Kathy Ann Renigar and her husband, Scot of Forks Twp.; three brothers, Anthony Edolo of Washington, Joseph Edolo and Carl Edolo both of Phillipsburg; two sisters, Natalie Sbriscia of Phillipsburg and Julia O'Connor of Middletown, NY. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy passed away on November 13, 2008, two brothers, Patrick and Nicholas, two sisters, Marie Leggio and Rose Edolo. Services: Visitation will be Tuesday May 19, 2009 from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM in the Warren Hills Memorial Home 234 West Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882. Wednesday May 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Blaise Baran officiating at St. Joseph Catholic Church. 200 Carlton Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Washington Memorials: Donations may be made to St. Joseph church, or to Hospice of VNA of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882