Obituary: Frank A. Conforti, 80

Frank A. Conforti, 80, of Jackson died on Wednesday, Dec.7, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Conforti was born in Brooklyn, NY, had lived in Queens, NY, and raised his family in the Grasmere section of Staten Island before settling to Jackson in 2003. Conforti was a graduate of New Utrecht High School and Brooklyn College. Conforti was a Marine Corps veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a former parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Staten Island. Conforti was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Jackson and a regular attendee of , Freehold Township.

Conforti was very active in the Winding Ways community as a member of their bowling, bocce, and horseshoe clubs. Conforti was the #1 fan to his grandson’s sports teams and had a passion for travel and was delighted by family outings. The joy of Frank’s life was found in his family and he will always be remembered.

Conforti was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Al Venturine. He is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years, Rose Anzalone Conforti; a son, Dr. William Conforti and his precious wife, Nancy of Freehold Township; a daughter, Donna DiPietro and her compassionate husband, Anthony of Monroe Township; the loves of his life, his five grandsons, Peter and Frank Conforti and triplets Christopher, Nicholas, & Thomas DiPietro; a sister and brother-in-law, Lena and Dominick Circosta of Egg Harbor Township; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting at the , 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Rite of Committal at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. followed by his 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, NJ.

Entombment to follow in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, 549 Route 520, Marlboro, NJ. For those who desire memorial contributions, in memory of Conforti, may be made to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold  Township, NJ 07728 and would be appreciated. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.