Obituary of Frank Constandi

Mr. Frank J. Constandi, 80, entered eternal life on Monday, October 04, 2004 at his home. Son of the late Anna and Joseph Constandi, he was born in Plainfield and resided there and in Fanwood before moving to Scotch Plains 3 years ago. Prior to retiring in 1960, he owned and operated Perma Stone in Fanwood for many years. Frank served as Sergeant in the Army during WWII in England, as an artillery gunner. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Battle of the Bulge. Although he was not blessed with children of his own, Frank was very devoted to his family, especially his sister, Sr. Virginia, and his many nieces and nephews. Frank was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church in Scotch Plains and the VFW Storr Richie Post #506. In addition to his parents, three brothers, Michael, James and Peter Constandi and three sisters, Rose Mignella, Ann Graglia and just recently, Sr. Virginia Constandi, S.C., all predeceased him. Surviving are a brother, Dominick Constandi of Scotch Plains, three sisters, Margaret Ritchie of Middlesex, Mary Sorbo of North Plainfield and Helen LaPiere of Fanwood; his beloved 103 year old aunt Rose Constandi of Norwood Health Care Center in Plainfield and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 9:45 am from the Higgins Home for Funerals, 461 Somerset St., North Plainfield, followed by a 10:30 am funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church in Scotch Plains and committal and military services at the Chapel at Somerset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Basking Ridge. Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.