Frank Chiavetta

Frank Chiavetta, age 58, of Wayne, formerly of Clifton, passed at home with the comfort of family by his side.

Frank was born in Passaic and raised in the Allwood section of Clifton.  He graduated from Sacred Heart School in Passaic, and later graduated from Clifton High School with the Class of 1983.

Frank worked part-time for the UPS Corporation loading trucks.  He was eventually hired full-time and worked for them for forty years, a proud member of Union Local 177 he retired as a Customer Counter Representative in Saddle Brook in 2023. 

Frank was a guy who had a deep passion for rock music and a love for riding his Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle.  He was known as a great guy, always ready to lend a helping hand and was particularly hands-on around the house, taking care of his pool, yard, and house with meticulous attention.  Frank had a simple and humble demeanor, radiating a calm and welcoming presence to everyone he met.  He enjoyed entertaining guests at his home, often hosting barbecues where he would showcase his grilling skills. Frank was also known for playing his guitar. For many years he was a Season Ticket holding NY Jets fan who loved to tailgate as much as going to the game. Most of all Frank will be remembered for being a family man who was an awesome father to his son Frank Anthony, his daughter Danielle Rose and the best grandfather in the world to Cameron Thomas.

Frank and Anna Marie met in Ortley Beach, NJ as they were introduced to each other by family.   Their first official date was to an Applebee’s Restaurant and Frank brought Anna Marie flowers. Frank proposed marriage at his parents home when they were in Florida. As he was an organized person who had to have things set-up, Frank had purchased a home prior to asking Anna Marie to marry him.  They married on October 3, 1993 at St Pauls Church in Clifton and honeymooned in Hawaii.  

Frank was the loving husband of thirty-one  years to Anna Marie (Scancarello) Chiavetta; devoted father of Frank Anthony Chiavetta and his wife Christine of Bloomingdale and Danielle Rose Gonzalez and her husband Matthew of East Windsor; dearly loved grandfather of Cameron Thomas;  he was the loving and devoted son of Adele (Fusaro) Chiavetta of Clifton and the late Vincent Chiavetta (d.2011); he was the loved brother of Gino Chiavetta and his wife Lori of Clifton.  He will also be dearly missed by his extended family and many friends.