Frank J. Petro, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was born in Elizabeth, raised in Port Reading, married the love of his life, Dawn and moved to Carteret.

He loved the outdoors, especially camping and kayaking. Frank had a passion for remote control cars, building model cars and LEGOS.

He is predeceased by his parents, Joan and Joseph Petro. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Dawn (Denton) Petro; beloved son, Frank X. Petro; sisters, Christine Matelski and her husband, Mike and Judith Thode and her husband, John; Aunt Maryann Engleman and her husband, Joe; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ. Private Cremation will be held.