PERRY FRANK Age 84, of Somerset, entered into God's loving care on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville, with his loving family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident for many years before moving to Somerset in 1965. Frank earned his bachelor of fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1952. Frank was a vice president with J. Walter Thompson in NYC, where he worked as an art director until his retirement. He was a board member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and volunteered his time at the McCarrick Care Center. He was the proud creator of the Unborn in the USA.org website. He was an avid golfer, a passionate artist and an enthusiastic cook. But most of all he was thoughtful, and caring and loved by everyone. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (Nardello) Perry; and his brothers, Leonard and John Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirl Perry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Jean of Emmaus, PA, John and Annette of Richboro, PA, and Michael and Sherryl of Bridgewater, NJ; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Ian, Alex, Frank, Christopher, Michael, Julia, Talia, and Austin; and three great-grandchildren, Eric, Olivia, and Daniel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at St. Peter the Apostle Church, in New Brunswick, NJ. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to the St. Peter the Apostle Church, 94 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
