Obituary of Frank S. Reale

Frank "Junior" S. Reale Jr, 89, of Vineland passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 peacefully at home. He was born in Vineland on December 25, 1933 to the late Frank Sr. and Mamie (Nese) Reale. Junior started out as a farmer and was a member of the Vineland Produce Auction. He then worked for over 30 years as a machinist for Dougherty Brothers and Kimble Glass Company. He enjoyed farming and gardening with his brother George. He kept his family and friends supplied with strawberries and vegetables for many years. Tinkering was his past time. He was very skillful and talented in repairing and building things. He was always lending a helping hand to those around him. There wasn't a summer that he didn't take his family to the NJ shore to walk the boardwalk. When it came to life lessons, he gave you the black and white version. From the quarter in the gas meter to the bushel price of sweet potatoes, everyone now sees it in color. He was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen, brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Fern Reale, his sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Pio Bergamo, his daughter-in-law, Geri Reale and son-in-law, Daniel Spatafore Jr. He is survived by wife, Anna (Van Steyn) of 67 years who was his childhood sweetheart, his children Nick (Ruth) Reale, Joe (Brenda) Reale, Sharon (Bob) Hagenow, Lisa Spatafore and James (Mark) Reale, his grandchildren Michael (Courtney) Reale, Kevin (Rachel) Reale, Robert Hagenow II, Jessica Hagenow, Jennifer Spatafore, Danielle (Bill) Senatore, Daniel (Julia) Spatafore III, great grandchildren Scarlett and Michael Reale Jr., Aydan Spatafore, Jace and Reagan Senatore and Sybil and Fiona Spatafore, his brother George Reale and sister Joan (Bob)Wren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 10:00am to 11:15am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Michael's Church, 504 South West Ave, Minotola, NJ 08341. Followed by his funeral mass will be held at 11:30am. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make a donation to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Arrangements are by DeMarco – Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave. Vineland, NJ.