In Memoriam: Rumson-Raised Longtime Fair Havenite & Fire Co. Member, RFH ’69 Grad, Frank Scalzo

Rumson-raised longtime Fair Havenite, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) 1969 graduate and 37-year Fair Haven Fire Department member, Frank A. Scalzo, passed away on July 3.

Born and raised in Rumson, Frank lived in Fair Haven for more than 50 years. After graduating from RFH, Frank attended Florida State University. He served in Vietnam in the Air Force and was later deployed oversees as a civilian in support of the Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom conflicts through his employment at Fort Monmouth, where he received many awards and special commendations.

“An avid NASCAR enthusiast, Frank enjoyed many years of RV travel, attending NASCAR races up/down the east coast making many new friends along the way.

“Frank was most proud of his 37-year membership in the Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company #1, where he was an active firefighter for many years, later serving as captain of the Fire Police. Involved in many Fire Company activities, he only missed the Firemen’s Fair during war/conflict deployments and was a familiar face at Fire Com[any car shows and Christmas tree sales and could often be found cheering on the baseball team on Sundays.

“If you walk the grounds during the Fireman’s Fair, you just may
feel his spirit there.”
Loved ones of Frank Scalzo in his obituary

Frank is predeceased by his parents, Anthony “Tony S” and Mary Scalzo, of Rumson.

He is survived by his sister, Cathie Scalzo, of Fair Haven.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, with a fire company service at 7:30. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 in his memory.

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

— Featured photo/FHFD Media