In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite and RFH ’65 Grad, Carol Friscia Butler, 78

Longtime Rumsonite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, Carol Friscia Butler, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Feb. 12 in Morgantown, WV. She was 78.

Carol was born on April 22, 1947 to the late Frank and Dorothy Friscia in Red Bank. She graduated from RFH in 1965.

After graduating from high school, Carol attended a language school in Manhattan, NY.

“Carol met Eric in the beginning of 1969 and were married on August 16, 1969. Carol and Eric went on to have three daughters, Jennifer, Kristen and Lynn. Carol had a very successful career as office manager for Ebsco Industries and retired after 32 years in 2012.

“A longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Rumson, she cherished her family and grandchildren. Carol enjoyed many summer vacations on Martha’s Vineyard and later in the Outer Banks of NC …

“Eric loved to relate the story that he knew he was going to marry Carol on their first date. They went on to share 55 years together. Their love story was an example for the rest of the family to emulate.”
Loved ones of Carol Friscia Butler in her obituary

Carol was predeceased by: her parents; and her beloved husband, Eric.

She is survived by: her daughters; Jennifer (Carl) Selfridge, Kristen, Lynn (Greg) Warren; seven grandchildren, Darren (Karissa-fiancee), Abbey and Kenny Manuel, Benjamin, Luke, Nathaniel, Owen, and Jackson; one great-grandson, Griffin; and her brothers, Frank (Susan) Friscia, and Robert (Karen) Friscia.

Private family services will be held.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home