Frank Bell Jr

Frank D. Bell, Jr., 88, Millmont

Frank David Bell, Jr., 88, of 104 Windy Acres Lane, since 2010, formerly of Livingston, New Jersey, entered into rest at 6:32 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Rolling Hills Manor, Millmont.

He was born October 12, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, a son of the late Frank D., Sr. and Elsie (Schaal) Bell. On June 4, 1966, he married the former Frances Ann Polizzotto, who preceded him in death February 4, 2010.

Frank was a member of the First Baptist Community Church, Parsippany, New Jersey, where he served as a deacon, along with his wife, Frances. After moving to Millmont, he attended the Lincoln Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurelton.

He served as a Gunner's Mate Third Class in the Navy during World War II from May 6, 1943 until his honorable discharge February 25, 1946. Frank was decorated with the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater, European Theater, and Victory Medals. He also received a medal from France for his involvement in the invasion of Normandy.

Frank was employed as a carpenter and worked in home construction with his father in Livingston.

He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #0620, and the Knee Deep Club, Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, country western music, playing the banjo, dancing, roller skating, bowling, and trains.

Surviving are one daughter Susan L. Epley and her companion Billy Nees of Millmont; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Laura Bell of Cypress, Calif., and Gordon and Terri Bell of Linvingston, NJ; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Duke Gabriel of Lancaster; one grandson, Doug Epley of Millmont; four great grandchildren, Brian, Mia, Skyylar, and Blaze; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Shearstone.

Family and friends are welcome from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 14th, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mark Messner, officiating.

Burial will be at the Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, NJ.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Visitation Details

Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Service Details

Sunday, July 14th, 2013, 2:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Interment Details

Restland Memorial Park

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