Frank Giordano

Frank Giordano, age 86, of Hillsborough and formerly of Little Ferry and Wayne, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He lived in Wayne for eleven years before moving to Hillsborough in 2022.

Frank was a truck driver, a Teamster, throughout his professional career. After retiring, he worked several days per week for Enterprise Rent-a-Car as a transport driver, moving cars between locations. This part time job got him out of the house, kept him out of trouble, and gave him the opportunity to make some good friends along the way. He worked well into his 80’s and appreciated the way his coworkers always looked out for him.

Frank spent his formative years in Lyndhurst, NJ. As a teenager, he joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He sailed to Cuba and travelled as far as Africa. He remained a very proud Navy veteran throughout his lifetime, speaking fondly of his time in the service. After returning home, he met Marilyn Lutz in a Jersey City bar. She was a knockout and Frank, always the ladies’ man, just had to meet her. He introduced himself and told her that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. She replied by explaining she was taken and Frank said “I don’t care. I’d like to take you out anyway.” They were married not long thereafter and went on to raise a family of three children. Although their marriage was untraditional in many regards, they always remained a team, caring for one another until the very end. Sadly, Marilyn passed away in 2013. Frank was heartbroken and declared to his loved ones that he had truly lost his best friend.

Frank was an ‘easy-going’ man who never took life too seriously. He was happiest hanging out by the pool, working on his tan and always enjoyed a good meal. His family meant everything to him and he was always there to lend an ear. He was a great listener, often offering sage advice. Holidays celebrations were a favorite of his, as the large Giordano/Lutz family gatherings were always memorable. Dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends would crowd into their homes for some quality time, laughs, and great food. Though out his life, even through his very last days, Frank was a great story-teller, shocking his loved ones with his sharp memory of every minuet detail. He was very talkative and loved to socialize, making sure everyone he met smiled. He was an incredible man, loved by many, and will be missed by all.

Frank is survived by his three children; Frank and his wife Carol of Wayne NJ, Lynn Petner and her husband Jimmy of Hillsborough, NJ and Glenn of Howell, NJ, six grandchildren: Stefanie Crull (and husband Josh), Jessica Pagan (and husband Bryan), Butch Giordano (and fiancé Cassie Hart), Mikey Bonura, Gina Giordano and ‘Little G’ Giordano, and one great-grandchild; Brooklynn Crull. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn, in 2013.