Francis Petzold
June 9, 1931 - June 21, 2014
Francis G. Petzold, 83 of Keyport, NJ, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was life long resident of Jersey City before moving to Keyport in 2003. Frank worked as a copy boy for the Jersey Journal from 1948 to 1950. He joined the United States Marine Corp in April of 1950 & was Honorable Discharged March of 1954 with the rank of Sergeant. During his service Frank received the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation & The Good Conduct Medal. After his Military service Frank worked as a Bus Driver for both Greyhound & Academy Bus lines. Frank is predeceased by his parents Julia & Otto Ernst Petzold, a sister Ruth, four brothers Fred, Otto, George & Richard. He is survived by a niece Arlene Baglino of Sea Bright, NJ & a nephew Robert Petzold & his wife Marietta of Toms River, NJ. As well as several grand nieces & nephews and great grand nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers kindly make contributions to Wounded Warrior Project in his memory. Donations may be sent to 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 33256. Friends will be received 10am-12n, Thursday, June 26 at the Laurel Funeral Home, 201 Laurel Avenue West Keansburg, NJ. A Graveside Service will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ . For further Information Visit www.laurelfuneralhome.net.
Francis G. Petzold, 83 of Keyport, NJ, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was life long resident of Jersey City before moving to Keyport in 2003. Frank worked as a copy boy for the Jersey Journal from 1948 to 1950. He joined the United... View Obituary & Service Information