Frank Holmes Madden of Spring Lake Heights, NJ, passed away on May 1, 2018. He was 85 years old.
Frank was born on June 21, 1932 and grew up in Princeton, NJ. He attended Princeton High School where he graduated as president of his class his senior year. Following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps, Frank went on to attend Princeton University where he graduated in 1954. After graduating and serving in the Air Force, Frank continued to pursue his passion and entered Eastern Airlines training program where he flew for the airline for several years.
Frank then embarked on a successful banking career that spanned over four decades. He started his banking career at the Bank of New York and spent most of his career as a senior banker at JPMorgan & Company. Through his work with JPMorgan, Frank become actively involved in the International Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works in collaboration with US-based non-profits to support activities that measurably improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in low-to-middle income countries around the world. Frank was involved with the International Foundation for over 30 years and served as its president for over two decades.
In 1956, Frank married Nancy Puncher whom he met on a blind date. They were married for over 45 years until, sadly, Nancy passed away in 2005. In his spare time, Frank enjoyed fishing with his sons, playing golf and squash with his friends, but mostly enjoyed sitting in his favorite chair watching television. He will be missed by all who knew him. Frank is survived by his two sons, Bill (Theresa), Frank, Jr. and grandchildren, Elizabeth and William II.
Visitation will take place at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 4-8 P.M. The funeral service be held at Manasquan Presbyterian Church, 16 Virginia Avenue, Manasquan, on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 10 A.M. Burial will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.