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Frances Clare Brandell 1932 - 2024

Frances Clare (Ackerman) Brandell was born on June 20, 1932 in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey United States to Marcella Clare Ackerman and Andrew Joseph Ackerman, and had a brother Andrew Francis Ackerman. She married Robert Emil Brandell on September 17, 1955 in Passaic, Passaic County, and they were married until Robert's death on October 15, 2019 at Morristown Medical Center 100 Madison Avenue, in Morristown, Morris County. She had children Robert Paul Brandell, Christine (Brandell) Zelesny, Renee (Brandell) Marino, Thomas Gerald Brandell, and Michele (Brandell) Senatore. Frances Brandell died at age 92 years old on November 29, 2024 in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, and was buried on December 2, 2024 at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum 145 Mt Airy Rd, in Bernards.

Frances Clare (Ackerman) Brandell
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Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
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  • 06/20
    1932

    Birthday

    June 20, 1932
    Birthdate
    Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey United States
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  • 11/29
    2024

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    November 29, 2024
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    Congestive heart failure
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    Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey United States
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    2024

    Gravesite & Burial

    December 2, 2024
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    Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum 145 Mt Airy Rd, in Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey 07920, United States
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    Frances Clare Ackerman Brandell,age 92,passed away peacefully on Friday,November 29,2024,surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 20,1932 in Clifton,New Jersey,Frances lived a life filled with love,devotion,and accomplishment. She spend her early years in Clifton, where she raised and resided for 25 years before moving to Wayne,New Jersey,where she lived for another 25 years. Over three decades,she divided her time between Warren,New Jersey and Palm City,Florida,before settling at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge,New Jersey,where she spent her final years. A dedicated learner,Frances graduated from St. Aloysius Catholic School and the College of St. Elizabeth. She also attend Katherine Gibbs Secreterial School,where she developed skills that supported her career. She was self-employed,working at United Veil Dyeing and Finishing Company in New Jersey and Rebtex in Branchburg. Faith was central to Frances's life,and she was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Mount Roman Catholic Church. Her talentes and passions extended to many hobbies,including traveling,golfing,sewing,and cooking,which brought joy to her and her loved ones. Frances was predeceased by her beloved husband,Robert Emil Brandell,who passed away in 2019. Together, they built a loving family,which was the center of her world. She is survived by her five children: Robert Paul Brandell (Susan Gross Brandell),Christine Zelesny (William Zelesny),Renee Marino (Joseph Marino),Thomas Gerard Brandell (Lori Ott Brandell),and Michele Senatore (Anthony Senatore) and her loving niece Karen Ackerman Malizia. She was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren: Heather Brandell Opdyke (Mike Opdyke),Matthew Brandell (Julie Brandell),Sarah Brandell Opdyke (Luke Opdyke),William Zelesny (Kristine Zelesny),Elizabeth Zelesny Veltrie (Josh Veltrie),Clare Zelesny Helms (Aaron Helms),Brian Brandell (Stephanie Brandell),Kate Brandell DeCesare (Jesse DeCesare),Thomas Brandell,Stephanie Senatore,Samanatha Senatore,Michael Senatore and Marcella Marino. Her nine great-grandchildren-Poppy,Theo,Kinsley and Olivia Opdyke;Elliott Brandell: Jack.Addison and Cooper Veltrie,and Miles Zelesny-brought her immense joy. Frances was predeceased by her parents,Andrew Ackerman and Marcella Rose Moltane Ackerman,her brother Andrew F. Ackerman,and her nephews,Drew and Glenn Ackerman and sister-in-law Doris Ackerman. Her family and friends will forever cherish the memory of her unwavering love,faith,and kindness. In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her honor. Frances leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will be treasured by all who knew her.
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In 1932, in the year that Frances Clare Brandell was born, five years to the day after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart flew solo from Newfoundland to Ireland, the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo and the first to replicate Lindbergh's feat. She flew over 2,000 miles in just under 15 hours.
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In 1959, at the age of 27 years old, Frances was alive when on January 3rd, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States and the first state not a part of the contiguous United States. The flag was changed to display 49 stars.
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Robert Emil Brandell

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Frances Clare Brandell

September 17, 1955
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Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey United States
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October 15, 2019
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Morristown Medical Center 100 Madison Avenue Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, 07960 United States
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Frances Clare Brandell Jun 20, 1932 - Nov 29, 2024
Robert Emil Brandell Feb 20, 1931 - Oct 15, 2019
Child
Robert Paul Brandell born Jun 25, 1956
Renee (Brandell) Marino born Sep 19, 1959
Michele (Brandell) Senatore born Apr 30, 1966
Christine (Brandell) Zelesny born Dec 30, 1957
Thomas Gerald Brandell born Nov 7, 1960
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Ackerman, Ruth (Feb 28, 1920 - Nov 17, 2005) Ackerman, Franklin (Mar 24, 1921 - Jan 6, 2008) Ackerman, Charles (Dec 8, 1921 - Jul 1985) Ackerman, Ruby (Apr 6, 1901 - Aug 11, 1999) Ackerman, Arthur (Mar 3, 1933 - Jun 1974) Ackerman, Mona (Jul 8, 1932 - Aug 24, 2009) Ackerman, Royal (Aug 9, 1880 - Jun 1973) Ackerman, Robert (Mar 7, 1938 - Sep 1974) Ackerman, Nancy (Jul 31, 1940 - Aug 11, 2009) Ackerman, Marilyn (Feb 11, 1925 - Apr 13, 1998)
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