Obituary of Frank Bladis

Frank Bladis, age 55, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, while in Kentucky. Born in Newark, he was raised in Springfield, lived in Watchung for many years before moving to Palm Gardens, FL three years ago. Prior to retiring Frank worked for over twenty-five years at Atlantic Sheet Metal in Springfield, as a purchasing agent. He was a past member of Our Lady of the Mount Church, Warren. Frank enjoyed boating, the beach, golfing and motorcycles. Predeceased by his mother Joyce Giombi in 1988. Surviving is his father Richard Bladis and his wife Barbara of Jupiter, FL; his brother Ken Bladis and his wife Lynn of Scotch Plains and his sister Christine D'Annunzio and her husband Jim of Warren; nieces and nephews Victoria, Jeffrey, Joyce, Alexis and James. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, at 9:30 a.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mount Church, Warren. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.