Frank 'Fra' Lavery

Frank (Fra) Lavery, 63, of Absecon, passed away December 14, 2024. Born in Andersonstown, Belfast, Ireland, he grew up there before coming the United States in 1984. When he came to the United States, he worked as a bartender in Atlantic City at the Greater Pittsburgh Bar and the Scranton Bar. He worked as a Valet for Bally’s and Taj Mahal Casinos. When he ended his time at the casinos, he worked as a crossing guard for the Absecon Police Department. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and playing darts and was also an avid reader. He took the time and self-taught himself to play the concertina. In the last several years, he also learned Spanish, allowing him to better communicate and assist people who needed help with interpretation and to better communicate with his co-workers.

He is survived by his wife, Brigid A. Lavery; his sisters and brothers, Nora, Margaret, Johnny and Anthony; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A gathering will be 9:45AM to 10:45AM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11AM. At the request of the family, Please exclude flowers. Donations to a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.