Frank Borntrager

Frank Borntrager, 98, a life long resident of Jersey City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 29, 2016.  

Frank was a proud U.S. Navy, WWII Veteran serving as a machinist on his ship that transported troops and supplies in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.  He worked as a mechanic for 45 years in West New York and a maintenance worker for 10 years with Local 32BJ, New York City.

Frank was an avid fisherman who enjoyed music, traveling to Atlantic City and spending time with his grandchildren.

Frank was the beloved husband of the late Irene; Devoted father of Gary Borntrager, Carol Carlson and the late Sandra Lawler; Loving father-in-law of Pamela Borntrager, Edward Lawler and the late Roger Carlson; Dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Weil; Dear uncle of Carol and Lawrence Wilke; Loving grandfather of Stephen & Annie Lawler, Gary & Chris Borntrager, Linda & Frank Giacone, SueAnn Henderson, John Carlson, Richie Carlson & Kelly Dobson, Jennifer & Luis Dias, Melissa Aranzamendez; Cherished great-grandfather of Adam and Danny Carlson, William and Alyssa Lawler, Nicholas Bugiada, Riana Giacone, Arthur Henderson, Gabriella and Jacob Dias.  Frank was also survived by his loving companion of 25 years Lili.

Visitation is from RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 on Sunday, October 2, 2016, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.  Funeral will begin on Monday, October 3, 2016, 10:30 am at the funeral home.  A funeral procession will begin 11:00am for Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice (www.cchfoundation.net)