Frank Giannini

Frank Giannini, 91 passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2022 as his childhood sweetheart and wife of 69 years, Audrey, held his hand.

Frank was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where, as children, he and Audrey would hold hands on the subway on the way to church. They later married and settled in the Pines Lake community of Wayne, NJ to raise their four children. They later built a house on Lake Bomoseen in Vermont, where they enjoyed living for 30 years after their retirement.

Frank was an avid skier and golfer well into his 80's, and he and Audrey enjoyed playing cards and square dancing with friends as well as traveling the world. Frank was happiest when surrounded by his growing family in their “paradise” on Lake Bomoseen. He welcomed friends and significant others as if they had always been a part of the family and modeled that there is nothing in life more important than spending time with those you love.

Frank was a Korean War veteran and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from NYU and his Master’s in Chemistry from Stevens Institute of Technology.  He spent most of his career as a manager in pharmaceutical manufacturing plants at Hoffman La Roche and Lederle Laboratories. He was also always active in his church, serving as a youth group leader, singing in the choir, and leading Bible studies.

In 2021, Frank and Audrey moved to Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains, NJ, where they were closer to family and surrounded by many old and new friends.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his four children, Bob (the late Lori) of Middlebury, CT, Bill (Liz) of Highland Lakes, NJ, Ron (Melony) of Lighthouse Point, FL, and Kathy Curtin (Ted) of Wayne, NJ. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Andrea Brunner (Andy Orlando) of New Milford, CT, Valerie Beard (Len) of Southbury, CT, Robyn Giannini (Charles Tsang) of New York, NY, Alissa Giannini of Driggs, ID, Peter Giannini (Erin), of Bloomingdale, NJ, Kelly Cohen (Josh), of Washington, DC, and Jim Curtin (Baileigh Carter) of Chantilly, VA, along with his eight great-grandchildren (Katelyn, Bill, Leah, Harleigh, Maddie, Kyle, Alex, and Ryan). He is also survived by several close nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Preakness Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ  07470