Frank (Banko) Benko, Sr., 93 of Woodbridge, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Green Knoll Complete Care Hospice Unit, in Bridgewater.

Born on September 5, 1927 in the Keasbey section of Woodbridge Twp, Frank had resided in Woodbridge for most of his life. For the past 10 years, he resided in South Amboy.

He proudly served his country in the US Army in H Company 32nd Infantry, during the Korean War; earning his Korean Service Medal with three Bronze stars and Combat Infantry Badge.

He was a retired Quality Control Inspector for the Ford Motor Co. in Edison, for over 36 years before retiring in 1984; he was also Captain of the Police Reserves in Woodbridge during the 1970s.

An avid saltwater fisherman, Frank enjoyed surf fishing for striped bass from Maine to Florida. He also enjoyed traveling with his longtime companion Addie, and his loving son Frank Jr.

Frank was predeceased by his parents Charles and Julia Banko, sister Grace DellaPietro and brothers Louis, Charles, and Alex.

He leaves behind his beloved son, Frank Banko, Jr. and his daughter in law
Virginia Otte of Woodbridge.

Arrangements are under the direction of the FLYNN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association.