Francis (Frank) Picciano

Francis (Frank) Picciano, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2024. Always smiling, with an infectious laugh, Frank was better known as “Buck” to so many people throughout his life who knew and loved him. Buck was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, the youngest of eight children of the late Henry and Lena Picciano. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Mahanoy City where he met, and eventually married, Theresa “Skip” Klein. They moved to Manville, New Jersey in 1956 and remained there, raising their family. Buck was employed as a Store Manager for Acme Supermarkets, providing loyal service for over 31 years until his retirement at the age of 55. In his retirement, Buck enjoyed traveling with his wife, golfing, fishing, exercising and spending quality time with his family and friends. Buck was an active member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church (Christ the Redeemer Parish) in Manville, NJ, volunteering on the Altar Rosary Society and contributing for many years to the Parish annual festival and children’s toy drives. In addition to his parents, Buck is predeceased by his wife Skip in 2017 and his brothers Joe, Larry, Arthur, Ray, and Louis, and by his sister Eleanor Sheehan. He is survived by his sister Mary Risavy, his two loving daughters Marie Scott and Wayne Denkins of Atco, NJ and Linda Crowell and her husband Bill of Green Brook, NJ. He is also survived by his five cherished grandchildren Kevin Scott and his wife Beth, Brian Scott and his wife Gayle, Cheryl Scott, Gina Crowell and Jessie Crowell and by his six great-grandchildren Samantha, Ben, Emily, Laney, Noah and Katie. Marie and Linda extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Norma Antonio, who not only provided the best of care and compassion to “Mr. Buck” for two years, but became a cherished friend as well. The Funeral will be on Monday, September 16,2024 with a 9:00 AM Mass at Christ the Redeemer Parish (Sacred Heart Church) in Manville, NJ., followed by a committal service at St. Bernards Cemetery Mausoleum, Bridgewater, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ketusky Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to : The Adult Day Center of Somerset County, 872 East Main Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Phone (908) 725-0068.

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Francis (Frank) Picciano

October 31, 1928 - September 7, 2024