Andrew Frank, of Lawrenceville, passed away on December 10, 2023 at the age of 71.
Andy grew up in the towns of Springfield and Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He later lived in the Bronx, NY, Teaneck, NJ, and Springfield, NJ before moving to Lawrenceville, NJ where he lived with his wife Pam for the past 23 years. He was a graduate of Brandeis University (BA, 1975) and earned a Master of Social Work degree, graduating in 1977.
Andy had a long career in service to the Jewish community. He served as Assistant Executive Director of the Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty from 1989-1998. He then became Director of Planning and Allocations for the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey from 1989-1998. He then served as Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks until his retirement in 2015.
Throughout his career, Andy volunteered on numerous political campaigns.
Since retiring in 2015, Andy served on the Board of Mill Hill Child and Family Development, a volunteer on the Bikur Cholim Caring Connection Committee, and chaired Growth and Redevelopment Committee of Lawrence Township.
An avid life long reader, he was a lover of morning coffee, good conversation, rock and roll music, and loved the beach.
Andy had a lifelong commitment to service, and was an engaged listener. Although sometimes a man of few words, he always had the right ones to say. He was kind and generous with his patience.
He is survived by his loving wife Pamela Frank, his children: Eva, Max, Judah and Josh (Renae) Frank, his grandchildren: Ethan and Dylan, his brothers: Dan Frank (Robyn Forsyth) and Don Frank (Ronnie Rom), and his sister Barbara (Craig) Michaelsen.
Funeral services are 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 12, at Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. Burial will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ.
The family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to:
Mill Hill Child and Family Development (Millhill center.org)
Met Council (metcouncil.org)
Had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to serve with Andy on the Millhill Board for the past 5 +years. Complete gentleman and his philanthropic mindset was top notch. When Andy spoke, we all listened. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for our many private conversations, the last one only a few weeks ago! You will be missed.
Andy was a long time colleague. We worked together on many projects.
He was very committed to the Jewish community and a real mensch.
May his memory always be for a blessing.
My deepest sympathy to Pam and the entire family.
Linda Meisel
My deepest condolences to you and your family
Pam – my wife JoAnn and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of profound sadness. We hope you find comfort in knowing that his memory will live on in your hearts and minds.
As a volunteer, I have worked closely with Andy on numerous projects and organizations throughout the local Jewish communty during Andy’s tenure as Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of PMB. He was the ultimate professional, mench and always put others before himself.
Condolences to Pam and the entire family and may Andy’s memory be for a blessing.
Howard Cohen
Pam, my deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss.