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IN MEMORIAM - "Vita Mutatur Non Tollitur" |
RETURN TO MEMORIAL WALL |
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Francis Basil Meola |
07/08/1940
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01/14/2017 |
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241 Jewell Avenue
Jersey City, N. J.
Crusaders 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2,
3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; German Club 4: Intramural Council 1,
2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1, 2;
Excellence Medal 1; Religion Medal 1; Honor Pin 1, 2, 3; Intramurals
1, 2, 3, 4
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Francis J. Meola, 76, passed away at Bayshore Community
Hospital in Holmdel on January 14, 2017. He was born to the
late Basil and Rose (Rienzo) Meola in Jersey City and had
lived in various towns in Monmouth County before moving to
Belford 15 years ago.
Francis was an avid golfer and he loved animals,
specifically dogs, but, more than these he loved helping
people. He worked as a doctor for Riverview Medical Center
in Red Bank and was the Director of Labor and Delivery for
many years.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law: Basil and
Suzanne Meola of Howell; his daughters: Christine Meola of
Princeton and Claire Meola of PA. He is also survived by his
brother and sister and their spouses: Bob and Diane Salge of
Sea Girt, Camille Doronin of Long Branch and Gloria and
Harold Zuber of Wall Twp., as well as his two
granddaughters, Katherine and Michele Meola.
Visitation will take place at the John E. Day Funeral Home
85 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Wednesday January
18, 2017 from 2-6 PM with a funeral home service at 5:30 PM.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Francis' love of animals,
donations in his memory can be made to SPCA 260 Wall Street
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From Ralph DeSevo
Fran and I remained friends after we left the Prep. He delivered 2
of my 3 children. We played golf regularly for over 40 years. He
took care of any medical problems I had over the years and was such
a good friend that we could talk about any problems each of us had.
He was a great doctor who helped many, many people. I am devastated.
I feel like I lost a brother that I never had. I will miss him more
than words can describe. Have fun in the golf course in heaven.
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From Allan McCarthy
Requiescat in pacem, Frank
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From Jim Heaney
Very sad news. Frank was a true example of the Prep spirit that we
all try to emulate... intelligent, caring, competent and generous
with his many talents. His memory will linger.
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From Vince Grillo
I knew Frank while we were
at Prep, but being a Union City boy, I didn't have a relationship
with him outside of school. He was a friendly guy, a fierce
intramural basketball player, and seemed well liked by his Jersey
City buddies. I got to know him better when we started the Cuppa
Club. Frank made it to quite a few of the Cuppas, and I got a chance
to spend some time with him at the Summa Bash in August, 2015. A
very friendly guy, with a quick sense of humor, and an ability
to carry on an interesting conversation. May he rest in peace.
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From Bob Filoramo
Pax vobiscum! Thanks for letting us know about Fran. Caught me
completely off guard. He had been a Cuppa attendee and appeared
to be in good health.
I was the holder for the
many extra points Fran kicked; we were a pretty good team.
We know not the day
nor the hour.
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From Gerry Drummond
Hey Frank, I was looking forward to continuing our ongoing
conversation with you at our '58 luncheon this Tuesday
1.17.2017. Clear and convincing answers are at times tough to
come by--even for tough guys like us-- in this life of faith and
action which involves seeing and acting through a glass darkly.
Your search for truth and your care and respect for others was a
light for many of us that still burns bright and was a source of
delight and insight, I'm sure, for so many families. You're in
my prayers and love, '58 St. Peter's Prep Brother, Gerry
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From Richie Cosgrove
Here is my favorite story about Frank Meola. In our senior year
Frank played left guard. The second game of the season was against
St. Cecilia's of Englewood, built as a leading team. The game was a
mud bath and neither team could move the ball well. In the second
quarter Prep had a fourth and 2 at the 8 yard line. Bill Cochrane
sent in play 222 where the key block was the left guard pulling
right and trapping the opposing tackle. I will always remember that
Frank obliterated the tackle and Prep gained four precious yards and
a first down.
In the early 1990s I obtained the game film from that day via my
nephew and sure enough there was the play as I remembered it: Frank
clearing the hole. I sent Frank that film and told him that no
matter how many babies he delivered or whatever else he
accomplished, that one play was the greatest single achievement of
his life.
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