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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4-7:30 PM. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation.
Emilia Frank, age 86, of Haledon, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Born and raised in Jersey City, Emilia was the youngest of John and Mary Kurylka’s six children. She was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City.
Following graduation, Emilia went to work for the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan. Eventually she moved to New Jersey Bell where she continued a long, rewarding career that spanned decades, retiring in April of 1990.
Emilia met and fell in love with her husband Michael Frank, Sr. They married on May 8, 1948 at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Jersey City. From 1952 to 1958 they were blessed with three dear children: Carol, Michele and Michael. Emilia concentrated her love, care and attention to raising her children, first making their house a home in Jersey City, ultimately moving to Haledon in 1957 where she remained to the present.
Emilia was very skilled crocheter, crocheting beautiful sweaters, hats, scarves, socks, mittens and afghans. She made most of her creations for her daughters.
When she was home, Emilia’s favorite place to be was in the kitchen. An excellent cook, when asked which of Mom’s dishes they liked the best, her family replied “all of them!” And everything Emilia made included that special secret ingredient – Love!
Emilia enjoyed especially being with her family. Easy going and always pleasant, there was no sense of maliciousness to be found in this wonderful wife and mother. In her high school year book, it was written of Emilia, “Thou hast a pleasant presence.” That’s exactly how Emilia lived her life and she will always be remembered for this wonderful quality.
Emilia is survived by her beloved husband of almost 67 years, Michael P. Frank, Sr.; her two dear children: Michele Frank of Oak Ridge and Michael P. Frank, Jr. of Haledon; and her dear son-in-law Peter Chryscine of Wayne.
Emilia was predeceased by her dear daughter Carol Ann Chryscine in 2012; her brother Frank Kurylka; and her four sisters: Helen Quinn, Rose Danko, Ann Ruffer, and Anastasia Guralchyk.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Emilia’s name are asked to consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Please send your gift to Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5041, or donate online at www.michaeljfox.org.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4-7:30 PM. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 4-7:30 PM. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:30 PM immediately following the time of visitation.
Emilia Frank, age 86, of Haledon, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Born and raised in Jersey City, Emilia was the youngest of John and Mary Kurylka’s six children. She was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City.
Following graduation, Emilia went to work for the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan. Eventually she moved to New Jersey Bell where she continued a long, rewarding career that spanned decades, retiring in April of 1990.
Emilia met and fell in love with her husband Michael Frank, Sr. They married on May 8, 1948 at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Jersey City. From 1952 to 1958 they were blessed with three dear children: Carol, Michele and Michael. Emilia concentrated her love, care and attention to raising her children, first making their house a home in Jersey City, ultimately moving to Haledon in 1957 where she remained to the present.
Emilia was very skilled crocheter, crocheting beautiful sweaters, hats, scarves, socks, mittens and afghans. She made most of her creations for her daughters.
When she was home, Emilia’s favorite place to be was in the kitchen. An excellent cook, when asked which of Mom’s dishes they liked the best, her family replied “all of them!” And everything Emilia made included that special secret ingredient – Love!
Emilia enjoyed especially being with her family. Easy going and always pleasant, there was no sense of maliciousness to be found in this wonderful wife and mother. In her high school year book, it was written of Emilia, “Thou hast a pleasant presence.” That’s exactly how Emilia lived her life and she will always be remembered for this wonderful quality.
Emilia is survived by her beloved husband of almost 67 years, Michael P. Frank, Sr.; her two dear children: Michele Frank of Oak Ridge and Michael P. Frank, Jr. of Haledon; and her dear son-in-law Peter Chryscine of Wayne.
Emilia was predeceased by her dear daughter Carol Ann Chryscine in 2012; her brother Frank Kurylka; and her four sisters: Helen Quinn, Rose Danko, Ann Ruffer, and Anastasia Guralchyk.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Emilia’s name are asked to consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Please send your gift to Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5041, or donate online at www.michaeljfox.org.
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