Frank Thomas Wrzeszcz's Obituary
Frank Thomas Wrzeszcz, longtime resident of Cinnaminson, NJ, passed away on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 69.
Born to the late Frank and Lucy (nee Murphy) Wrzeszcz on April 23rd, 1955, Frank is the beloved brother of JoAnn (Rick) Anderson. As a kid, Frank and his dad spent quality time trapping muskrats together, igniting Frank’s lifelong passion for hunting. Growing up in Maple Shade, Frank was the true definition of a “Shader,” going on to attend Maple Shade High School as the first graduating class of 1973. While in high school Frank was on the track and field team where he excelled as a high jumper and in the fall he loved playing football. Frank also loved spending time outdoors. When he wasn’t out hunting with his dad, he spent much of his time playing ice or street hockey.
In 1977, Frank found himself at The Red Carpet, where he unexpectedly met the love of his life, Barbara (nee Leidy). Frank’s outgoing, charismatic personality won Barbara over and the pair married in 1979 in Medford, NJ. Barbara and Frank spent a loving 45 years together until Frank’s passing. Frank and Barbara shared their love by welcoming their two daughters into the world, Morgan (Travis) Quinn and Taylor (Kevin) Mathers. Frank loved being their dad, as a family they spent many summers going to Long Beach Island and Ocean City where they loved surfing the waves, challenging each other to a game of mini golf, and digging holes in the sand. Morgan and Taylor fondly remember spending time with their dad in the backyard creating “Fear Factor” level obstacle courses, or unexpected sunset kisses on a family vacation in Key West, Florida.
It wasn’t until his girls gave him the best gift of all, his grandsons Liam and Wyatt, that he embraced his new title, “Pop.” Frank loved playing outdoors with the boys until the sun went down, often pushing them on the swing, teaching them to play baseball, watching them drive around the yard in their John Deere tractor, or letting them help with his many home projects. These precious moments would not have been possible without his best friend, David Oman, who selflessly donated his kidney in 2007. This gift allowed Frank to walk his daughters down the aisle, spend time with his grandsons, and embrace years with his family and friends. His only regret is not being here to welcome his next set of grandchildren, as Morgan is expecting her second child and Taylor is expecting her second child, her first daughter, Logan.
When Frank was not spending time with his family, he could be found hunting with friends, tinkering around in the garage fixing anything he could get his hands on, working on home renovations for his wife or girls, lending a helping hand to the neighbors, or with the Buck Ridge Sportman’s Club. Frank’s compassion for his family and friends knew no bounds.
Frank will be deeply missed by those who knew him for his outgoing, charismatic personality, and his heart of gold.
Family and friends are invited to attend Frank’s viewing on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, from 3pm – 5pm, followed by eulogies at 5pm at Givnish Funeral Home, located at 1200 Rt. 130 N., Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077.
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