Francis E. Daniels

Francis E. Daniels, fondly known as “Frank”, 92, of Hazlet Twp., New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 28, 2024.  Frank was born on February 5, 1932, in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he grew up and met his beloved wife, Theresa.  In 1962 Frank and Theresa settled in West Keansburg, New Jersey, where they remained to raise their family.  Frank started his working career with Western Electric Company and eventually retired with New Jersey Bell; he held various job positions with both companies over his lifetime.  He was also a proud United States Army Veteran, having served our country during the Korean War.  

While living in Hazlet, Frank was a dedicated member of the Hazlet First Aid & Rescue Squad.  He was their prior captain and served with the squad for over 30 years of service.  Frank was also very involved with bluegrass music.  He was a member of the Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association of New Jersey for 22 years, where he served as their talent booker and hosted their shows.  He also ran a weekly show at Albert Hall in Waretown, New Jersey, for many years. Most of all, Frank was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend to many.  He will be greatly missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Mary (Bridgwater) Daniels, his beloved wife, Theresa (Burke) Daniels, and his dear siblings, Theodore Daniels and Katherine Arnold.  Frank is survived by his loving children, Mary Elizabeth Christopher and her husband, Michael, of Hazlet Twp., and Patricia A. Daniels and her husband, Douglas Flannery, of Highlands, his cherished grandchildren, MAJ. Michael Christopher Jr. USAF, Matthew Christopher, Catherine Bancala and her husband, Benjamin, and George Christopher, along with many dear nieces and nephews, and a host of treasured friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday morning, July 3, 2024, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:30 AM at The Catholic Church of St. Ann, 311 Carr Avenue, Keansburg, New Jersey 07734.  Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery, 456 State Highway 35, Middletown, New Jersey/Red Bank, New Jersey 07701. In lieu of flowers donations in Frank’s name can be made to the Hazlet Township First Aid and Rescue Squad. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com. 

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