Franklin E. Jersey
Franklin E. Jersey, 83 of Riverview, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Johanna Holliday and son-in-law Jason Holliday. His grandchildren, Caitlin and Logan. His son, Brandon Edward Jersey of New York. His sisters, Cathy Kersey of New York and Martha Keene of Virginia. His nieces, Diane Allen, Susan Dotson, Sandy O’Connor, Barbara Russell and Jeanne Reynolds. His nephews, Peter Reynolds, Richard Slusarenco, and Robert Slusarenco of New York.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Johanna (Wildner) Jersey. His beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Elizabeth (Urban) Jersey. Brothers, Donald Charles Jersey, Ronald Frederick Jersey, and Peter Daniel Jersey, sister Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, nephews, John Fitzgerald Reynolds and Ronald Gordon Keene.
Frank was born and raised in Orangeburg, New York. He often told the story as a little boy he would toss apples to the soldiers marching around Camp Shanks before being deployed to war. He was always a hard worker. As a child he worked on the family farm and delivered milk very early in the morning. When he became an adult, he enlisted into the United States Army and served his country from 1961-1964. After, he returned home to Orangeburg NY, where he was employed at Rockland Psychiatric center as an automobile mechanic until he retired in 1999 and moved to Ruskin, FL with his wife.
Frank enjoyed spending weekends going to dirt track car races and building his own race car. He would travel to Middletown, NY and Poconos to watch and participate. As he got older, he cheered on his friends and family from the stands. Frank was also an avid NASCAR fan.
Frank was the kind of man that always spoke his mind. He had no filter, if he thought it, he said it out loud to you. He always had a smile on his face and was ready to strike up a conversation with anyone. He was a jokester. Frank was always willing to help others in their time of need and never thought twice to help a stranded person or lend a hand to a stranger. He cared deeply for his family and friends. He was the greatest pop pop, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Frank will be terribly missed.
Timothy 4: 7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appear-
His care has been entrusted to National Cremation in Ruskin, Florida and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Riverview, FL soon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Life Path Hospice in Sun City Center, FL.
He is survived by his daughter, Johanna Holliday and son-in-law Jason Holliday. His grandchildren, Caitlin and Logan. His son, Brandon Edward Jersey of New York. His sisters, Cathy Kersey of New York and Martha Keene of Virginia. His nieces, Diane Allen, Susan Dotson, Sandy O’Connor, Barbara Russell and Jeanne Reynolds. His nephews, Peter Reynolds, Richard Slusarenco, and Robert Slusarenco of New York.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Johanna (Wildner) Jersey. His beloved wife of 49 years, Mary Elizabeth (Urban) Jersey. Brothers, Donald Charles Jersey, Ronald Frederick Jersey, and Peter Daniel Jersey, sister Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, nephews, John Fitzgerald Reynolds and Ronald Gordon Keene.
Frank was born and raised in Orangeburg, New York. He often told the story as a little boy he would toss apples to the soldiers marching around Camp Shanks before being deployed to war. He was always a hard worker. As a child he worked on the family farm and delivered milk very early in the morning. When he became an adult, he enlisted into the United States Army and served his country from 1961-1964. After, he returned home to Orangeburg NY, where he was employed at Rockland Psychiatric center as an automobile mechanic until he retired in 1999 and moved to Ruskin, FL with his wife.
Frank enjoyed spending weekends going to dirt track car races and building his own race car. He would travel to Middletown, NY and Poconos to watch and participate. As he got older, he cheered on his friends and family from the stands. Frank was also an avid NASCAR fan.
Frank was the kind of man that always spoke his mind. He had no filter, if he thought it, he said it out loud to you. He always had a smile on his face and was ready to strike up a conversation with anyone. He was a jokester. Frank was always willing to help others in their time of need and never thought twice to help a stranded person or lend a hand to a stranger. He cared deeply for his family and friends. He was the greatest pop pop, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Frank will be terribly missed.
Timothy 4: 7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appear-
His care has been entrusted to National Cremation in Ruskin, Florida and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Riverview, FL soon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Life Path Hospice in Sun City Center, FL.