Frank Palermo

Frank Palermo died August 10, 2023, at his home in Red Bank, NJ. He was 97. Frank was born November 8, 1925, he graduated from Far Rockaway High School, New York in 1944. After graduation, Frank then served in the Air Force from 1944 to 1946. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Squadron M308th Army Air Force Base Unit where he served as Radio Operator and Mechanic. After serving, Frank then attended State University of New York, in Morrisville NY. He graduated in May 1949 in Auto Technology. While attending SUNY, Frank met and fell in love with a local gal, Nancy Claire Blowers. On November 22, 1949, they were wed in Far Rockaway Beach, NY. Shortly after marrying Nancy, they relocated to Eatontown New Jersey and with the help of his dad, Dominick Palermo; they opened a small auto repair shop. Soon business was booming, and Frank decided to expand the location to include Auto Sales. With his brother, Henry, they opened F&H Motors Auto Dealership which sold and serviced Chrysler/Dodge. This family owned and operated business was sold in 1985. Frank had a love of adventure and continued to challenge himself. Frank received his small aircraft license and owned a small Cessna. On weekends, Frank and Nancy would take day trips to explore various local sites and every summer Frank would fly Nancy back to Morrisville New York to visit family. In the summer, Frank enjoyed spending time on the beach with the family and eating at Nancy’s famous meatball subs. In 1964, Frank built a 22-foot wooden sailboat from scratch – he named her EROS. As a self-taught sailor, Frank would enjoy spending Sunday’s sailing in the Highlands and out to the ocean. He never felt more at peace than when he was on his boat. Nancy, his beloved wife passed in 2013, although heart-broken, he carried on. Frank is survived by his daughters, Diane Hallagan, Donna Alves, Janet Palermo and Lori Rowinski, and son Randy Palermo. He has nine grandchildren, Alex Hallagan, Jack Hallagan, Matt Hallagan, Tara Alves, Zach Alves, Connor Rowinski, Kyle Rowinski, Melissa Palermo, and Nicole Palermo. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NJ Blind Citizens Association, 18 Burlington Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737. Private services for Frank’s family will be held in Morrisville, New York on September 21, 2023

Frank Palermo

November 8, 1925 - August 10, 2023