Obituary of Frank Campanella

FRANK."MR. CAMPY" CAMPANELLA of Cliffside Park , NJ died on Friday November 2, 2007. at the age of 87. Frank was born in 1920 in Hoboken , NJ . He was the second of 2 son's to Giacomo Campanella and Marianna (nee Sapienza) of Union City . His only brother Paul died before age 2. At age 22 Frank was inducted into the U.S. Army during WWII and served 3 years in Europe between1942 and 1945. He was awarded the Victory Medal and received the American Theater Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. He entered private life to join the Hudson United Bank, where he worked for 30 years in various capacities. Initially he started as a teller and eventually became a loan officer. His flexibility allowed the bank to position him in different banks throughout Hudson County during his years of employment. Frank resided in Union City with his parents until the death of his father in 1972. He then moved to Cliffside Park with his mother and at age 55 he retired to care for his mother until her death in 1988. His gentleness, understanding nature and good humor endeared him to all, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. He was truly a beloved friend of the Diciedue family. He will be forever missed and rembered by all. The Diciedue family is eternally grateful to Dr. Peter Coppola for his kindness and compassion while caring for Mr. Campy during his illness. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Cecilia's R.C. Church , Englewood , at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday November 6, 2007. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Frank's Memory to: St. Cecilia's R.C. Church 55 West Demarest Avenue , Englewood , NJ 07631 ,of