Frank John Tassi

Frank John Tassi, age 89 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at his home.

Born in Union City, NJ, January 6, 1923, he had lived in Raritan Township for the past thirty-four years, having formerly lived on Staten Island, NY.

A United States Navy Veteran of World War II, he had owned and operated a gas station on Staten Island for many years. He was a gifted musician, known for playing the saxophone.

His wife, Grace Cassara Tassi, died in 1998 and a son, Frank, died in 1999. Surviving are a son, John J. Tassi of Highland Park, NJ and his longtime friend, John Montanti of Monroe Township, NJ.

Graveside Services will take place Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in The Cemetery of the Resurrection, 361 Sharrott Avenue, Staten Island, NY under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the cemetery on Wednesday. There will be no calling hours. Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans of America, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.