Frank J Pupa

Frank Pupa, 77, born on January 7, 1948, and passed peacefully on Sunday, March 3rd, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Frank courageously battled stage 4 lung, brain, and spine cancer, facing his journey with strength and grace. He had a heart of gold that shone as brightly as the sun until his final breath. If you knew Frank, you knew he was the ultimate family man—his wife, children, and grandchildren were his greatest treasures. Nothing mattered more to him than making them feel loved, safe, and happy. A man of gentle nature, Frank was patient, kind, and filled with warmth. His sense of humor and unwavering love defined him as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Frank honorably served his country in the United States Army as a tank operator. In 1984, he became the proud owner of Atlantic Car Wash, where he built a successful business that became a true passion. Above all, his greatest love was his family. His wife, Carrie, was his world,
and he cherished her with deep, unwavering devotion. Married for 44 wonderful years, they built a beautiful life together.
Frank leaves behind his loving wife, Carrie Pupa; his children, Kimberly Zezza and husband David, Frank Pupa and partner Evan Kudish, and Danielle Havekost and husband Matthew; and his beloved grandchildren, Giavanna and Nicoletta Zezza, and Liam and Lucas Havekost.
His legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. As the center of our family, he will forever remain in our hearts, minds, and souls, and though he may be gone, his memory and love will continue to guide us until the day we are reunited with him.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM at Barnegat Funeral Home, located at 841 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ.  Relatives and friends may attend the funeral Monday, 10:00 AM at the funeral home prior to Committal Prayers along with Military Honors being held 11:30 AM at Ocean County Memorial Park, Waretown location, 280 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ. (www.BarnegatFH.com)
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Frank's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Wounded Warrior Project. (links below)

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