Obituaries

In Memoriam: Rumsonite Frank A. Vaccaro, 91

Rumsonite Frank A. Vaccaro passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Rumson, on Feb. 14. He was 91.

“Known for his keen intellect and ability to quickly diagnose and solve problems, Frank left his position with the City of New York to form his own engineering and architectural firm, Frank A. Vaccaro Professional Engineer. His wife Helen assisted Frank in operating his firm as bookkeeper and office manager for many years. A successful engineer, building contractor and real estate developer for over five decades, Frank’s motto was “Nothing’s Impossible” and used his knowledge, experience and tenacity to assist countless clients to obtain successful outcomes in a wide variety of projects. In addition to his professional career, Frank enjoyed sailing, playing golf, traveling with his wife Helen and especially spending time at his family’s vacation home in Bayville, New Jersey where many wonderful family memories were enjoyed.”

Loved ones of Frank A. Vaccaro in his obituary

Born in Staten Island, New York, Frank graduated from Curtis High School in 1950 and then attended New York Polytechnic Institute where he studied civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he used his engineering and construction skills to build homes, roads and other infrastructure projects to assist in the rebuilding effort.

After completing his military service, Frank was employed by the City of New York where he helped design and build various construction projects including subway, sewer treatment and co-generation plants throughout New York City.

In 1955, he met his future wife Helen Lord, of Maspeth, Queens, NY, and they were married in 1956. Frank and Helen recently celebrated their 68th anniversary.

Frank was predeceased by: his sister, Camille Morri.

He is survived by: his wife, Helen; his sons, Kenneth Vaccaro and Frank Vaccaro and his wife Jeannine; his daughters, Arlene LaMarca and her husband Fred, and Janice Couch; his brother, William Vaccaro; his sister, Mary Sherriff; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18th from 3-6 pm at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Rd, Fair Haven, NJ 07704. Interment will be private.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home