Francis Xavier “Frank” Holbrook 1927 - 2014 New York - New Jersey

Francis Xavier “Frank” Holbrook
BIRTH
10 Nov 1927
Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, USA
DEATH
11 Dec 2014 (aged 87)
Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
BURIAL
Saint Magdalen Cemetery
Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
PLOT
Mausoleum Exterior 58A-CT
MEMORIAL ID
181660830 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 4
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Frank graduated from Fordham University in 1929, and returned to his high school alma mater, Fordham Preparatory School, in 1950, where he was an admired history teacher until his retirement in 1991. While teaching at "the Prep", he earned his Masters and a PhD in History at Fordham University. Having been in the Air Force ROTC while in College, Frank served in active duty from 1952 to 1953, with most of his time spent serving as an Air Force Intelligence Officer in the Philippines.

Toward the end of his Prep career, Frank co-authored the official history of Fordham Prep with his friend and colleague August Stellwag. Frank was inducted iinto the Fordham Prep Hall of Honor in 2007. Frank is also remembered for his many contributions after retiring. Frank was very active in the Hunterdon Senior Center. He gave weekly history lectures, and organized and participated in many other activities. He was at the Senior Center for over 15 years.

Frank was survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara (Boehning) Holbrook, and six children, Elizabeth Mary (Holbrook)Palluzi, William Charles, Francis Emmett, Jacqueline Marie (Holbrook) Barton, Matthew Joseph, and Luke Thomas.