in Memoriam: Former Rumsonite Frank J. Rock, 90

Former Rumson resident, Frank J. Rock, most currently of Red Bank, passed away on Dec. 2. He was 90.

“If a man’s worth is measured by how much he is loved, he died the richest man in town.”
Loved ones of Frank J. Rock in his obituary

Born in Jersey City, Frank joined the Marines after high school and had a career as a Port Authority policeman, retiring as a captain after 20 years. He was a director of security for Engelhard and later in his life became a realtor in South Carolina.

Frank was a proud alumnus of Seton Hall University. He took classes at night to get his degree, “forever exercising an incredible work ethic,” family said in his obituary,

Throughout his life, in addition to Rumson, Frank lived in Saddle Brook, East Hanover and Seneca, SC before returning to the Red Bank area. He spent his final days at Sunrise of Shrewsbury.

Frank was predeceased by: his beloved wife of 51 years, Kathleen; and all three of his siblings, Anne, Michael and Patricia.

He is survived by: his daughters Madeline and her husband Tom, Patricia and her husband Bruce, and Katie and her husband Rodney; his grandchildren, Brian, Katelin, Tom, Eric, Kelliann, Stephen and Michael; his four great grandchildren; and his longtime companion and best friend, Joan.

Burial will be private.

— Edited obituary provided by family via Thompson Memorial Home