Frank A. Scalzo passed away July 3, 2023. Born and raised in Rumson, he resided in Fair Haven for over 50 years. Frank graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 1969 and attended Florida State University. He served in Vietnam in the Air Force and was later deployed oversees as a civilian in support of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom through his employment at Fort Monmouth, where he received many awards and special commendations.
An avid NASCAR enthusiast, Frank enjoyed many years of RV travel, attending NASCAR races up and down the East Coast, making many new friends along the way.
Frank was most proud of his 37-year membership in the Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company #1, where he was an active firefighter for many years, later serving as captain of the fire police. Involved in many fire company activities, he only missed the Firemen’s Fair during war/conflict deployments and was a familiar face at fire company car shows and Christmas tree sales and could often be found cheering on the baseball team on Sundays. If you walk the grounds during the Fireman’s Fair, you just may feel his spirit there.
Frank was predeceased by his parents, Anthony “Tony S” and Mary Scalzo of Rumson. He is survived by his sister Cathie Scalzo of Fair Haven.
Visitation was July 7 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank with a fire company service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Co. #1 in his memory.
The article originally appeared in the July 13 – 19, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
