September 26, 1931 – May 21, 2013
Frank Jacky, Jr., age 81, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank Jacky. and the late Helen Polny Jacky. He graduated from Jefferson High School in New Jersey. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an engineer at the Singer Plant for 46 years. In 1973, he moved to Anderson, where he continued to work for the Singer Plant as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer. He was an avid bowler, where he played in leagues in both New Jersey and Anderson. Frank enjoyed golf, sailing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Rivera Jacky, of the home; four sons, Robert Jacky and his wife Robin of Anderson, Frank J. Jacky of Anderson, Thomas Jacky and his wife Anita of Charlotte, NC, and David Jacky and his wife Stephanie of Davidson, NC, a sister, Deloris Surma of Rahway, NJ; and seven grandchildren.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Ignatius Smith, OFM officiating. Interment will follow at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family will be at the residence. There will be a prayer vigil at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM, the family will receive friends following the vigil until 8:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenvile Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or to the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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