Frank J. Peterpaul a man who exemplified family, intellect and well-placed humor, passed away surrounded by his family, on August 16, 2023, A World War II veteran and beneficiary of the GI Bill, Frank with tremendous support from his wife Anne M Peterpaul (née) Vitolo became an attorney. Both worked tirelessly hand in hand as each were first born and the first in their family to attend college. Through that teamwork they achieved much in life. Frank and Anne or more affectionally know as Fran and Anne were truly a team. Frank became a lawyer and Anne retired as a teacher to raise their four children. Luanne Peterpaul (Robin Kampf), Marianne Dowling (Ed), Tony Peterpaul (Kelly) and Frank Peterpaul. Those children produced 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way. His family was everything to him.
To Frank the law was a passion. He excelled in advocating for his clients and mentoring those who followed in his footsteps. He thrived in meaningful discourse. He was a mentor, father, grandfather, great grandfather to many.
He is survived by his loving wife Anne, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will join his brother Charlie and grandson Thomas in heaven.
Visitation Friday, August 18th 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ. Mass of Christian burial Saturday, August 19th 10:00 am at St. Mary of the Assumption, 46 Richmond Avenue, Deal, NJ. Entombment to follow in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Thomas Peterpaul Foundation. PO Box 135, Allenhurst, NJ. 07711. www.ThomasPeterpaul.org. For messages of condolence, please visit Frank’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.