Obituary of Francis P. Trombatura

Francis P. Trombatura, 64, of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Frank was born and raised in the Little Italy section of Manhattan, lived in Staten Island and settled in Jackson in 1995.  He was a great provider, devoted family man and loving “Poppy”.  Frank was a hard worker and was known as “The Godfather” of Pine Belt.  He had an outgoing personality and lit up every room when he walked in. Frank was kind, loved animals and treated everyone like family. He is remembered for the strong, selfless man he was and will be missed always and forever.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Concetta “Chubby” Trombatura; and his sister, Annmarie Trombatura.  He is survived by his wife, Michele Trombatura of Jackson; daughters, Lauren DiPalma and her husband, Matthew of Howell and Amanda Trombatura of Jackson; sons, Louis Trombatura of Brick and Michael Trombatura of Jackson; three grandchildren, Matthew DiPalma, Giovanni Trombatura and Mia DiPalma; uncle, Peter “Sonny” Salanardi; cousins, Roseann Tarzia and her husband, Arthur, Michael Tarzia and Angelina Tarzia; many extended friends and his Pine Belt family.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM with his Memorial Service to follow at 4:30 PM.  For information, directions or to leave condolence messages for the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com