Frank Caroselli

Frank Philip Caroselli, 79, of Allentown, NJ, entered eternal life on July 31, 2026 at his home surrounded by family following esophageal cancer. Frank was born in Elizabeth, NJ, and grew up in Linden, NJ. He previously resided in Annadale, NJ for 35 years with his wife Patti where they raised their family and later lived a number of years in Spring Lake, NJ.

A US Army National Guard veteran, Frank attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick for his undergraduate degree and earned his MBA from St. John’s University in Queens, NY. He was the CFO and president of Nitta Casings, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ. Following his retirement, Frank followed his entrepreneurial interests to become a business broker for Sunbelt Business Brokers. He enjoyed this work immensely.

Later in life, he also followed his long-dormant passion for the performing arts after a 65-year hiatus since playing the lead in a grade school play. He began performing again in 2018 in The Christmas Carol and then Scrooge at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, NJ and at the Spring Lake Community House and Theatre. He greatly enjoyed the camaraderie he gained through the theater. He sought to sharpen his craft by taking up voice and saxophone lessons and he took the opportunity to perform heartfelt songs at his daughters’ weddings and other family occasions. Frank was known to love a good party and months after his cancer diagnosis, he organized a large party for family and friends with the theme of “Stayin’ Alive” to thank those who supported him throughout his illness.

Most importantly, Frank relished his role as father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He heartily supported his daughters in all of their interests and pursuits, and he loved spending time with his family. He faithfully attended all of his grandchildren’s events and activities. He was continuously making plans and always said yes to activities, wine-tastings, dinner, and golf with family and friends.

Since the 1980’s, Frank was also active in various service organizations and projects such as the United Way, the Rotary Club, and the Gift of Life organ donation program.

Son of the late Joseph A. and Marguerite Caroselli, he was predeceased in 2022 by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia Caroselli (nee Gibbons). Frank is survived by his two daughters, Maura Caroselli and her husband, Luis Aguayo and Lisa Caroselli and her husband, David Hatton; his grandchildren, Dante, Rose, and Harry; step-grandchildren Krystal, Lueni and step-great granddaughter Kalia, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Joan Caroselli and Joseph and Ginny Caroselli and nieces and nephews Kate Gibbons, Bridget Gibbons, Michael Caroselli, Christopher Caroselli, Gina Valega, Christy Dooney, and Tiffany Siegel.

A viewing will be held on Monday, August 10th from 6-8pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 114 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ. Mass will be celebrated 10am on Tuesday, August 11th at St. Gregory the Great Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rotary International at www.rotary.org.