Frank M Bsales

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank M Bsales, age 73, of Highland Lakes, NJ.

Frank passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  He was born in Paterson and was one of five children and the only son to Michael and Gloria Bsales.  At about the age of thirteen, Frank and his family moved to Wayne, NJ, where they grew their roots. While residing in Wayne, Frank attended Wayne Valley High School.

Immediately following his high school years, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  During his military service, Frank was assigned as a Recoilless Rifleman and sent to fight in the Vietnam War.  While in Vietnam, Frank fought in the Battle Khe Sanh and was wounded.  As a result of his service, Frank received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, as well as the Good Conduct Medal.  Additionally, Frank was a supervisor for H & M Fleisher Food Corporation for many years.  He also owned and operated his own business called Corral Food Service for more than five years.

Frank was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1970.  Shortly after being discharged from the military, Frank met a lovely girl by the name of Donna Turi.  The two dated for about two years and on June 2, 1974, exchanged wedding vows, and became husband and wife.  The newlyweds settled in Clifton.  While living in Clifton, NJ they welcomed the births of both their sons, Michael and Anthony, who became the center of their world.  Frank and Donna's union spanned nearly two decades, a testament to their commitment and shared journey through life.  Ultimately, the two ended up going their separate ways. 

Frank then moved to the beautiful state of Hawaii on the island of Maui.  Frank truly treasured his time spent there, and always said, “When God made Maui, he was showing off.” While residing in Hawaii for the next seven years, Frank found love again meeting his second wife Lisa Stewart.   Lisa had a son,  Zach Mowen, whom Frank took on as his own.  After Frank and Lisa were married, he moved back to the continental US.  They settled in Shippensburg, PA and cherished their time together until 2015 when unfortunately, the couple separated but continued to have a loving, close relationship.

Frank then moved to Highland Lakes, NJ to be close to his sons and grandchildren.

Frank was a man of diverse passions.  He was an avid fisherman and would spend serene mornings by the lake, casting his line with patience.  His love for fishing ran deep and provided him with great solace. But Frank's interests didn't end at the water's edge; his home was a lush oasis of greenery, where he nurtured an array of houseplants, finding joy in their growth and vitality.

Frank had an infectious sense of humor and could light up any room he walked into with his broad smile and his boisterous laugh.  He loved being the life of the party and took great pleasure in teasing and poking fun at those close to him.  But aside from all of Frank’s talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion in life was for his friends and family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Frank than spending time with his sons and his grandchildren.  He was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone around him.  He will be sincerely missed by his family and friends.

Frank is survived by his two sons: Michael Bsales and his wife Kristin of Kinnelon, NJ, and Anthony Bsales and his wife Lauren of Woodcliff Lake, NJ and step-son Zach Mowen of Shippensburg, PA, three sisters; Robin Puchalski and her husband Ronald of Chandler, AZ, Merry Bsales of Wayne, NJ, and Lisa Loffredo and her husband Gary of Wayne, NJ, six grandchildren  Madison Bsales of Kinnelon, NJ, Olivia Bsales of Kinnelon, NJ, Anthony Bsales of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Abigail Bsales of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Lucas Bsales of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and Julia Mowen of Shippensburg, PA.  He was predeceased by his sister Michele Rowek, by his parents; Michael and Gloria Bsales, and by his four-legged friend best friend, Java..

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, www.mskcc.org  or the Gary Sinise Foundation