HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK C. ORRICO

HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK C. ORRICO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E218-E219] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK C. ORRICO _____ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Monday, March 16, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the passing of Frank C. Orrico at the [[Page E219]] age 101, on February 21, 2026, in Gillette, New Jersey. Frank Orrico was born on October 24, 1924, in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Frank was the eldest of three sons born to Sabbito and Josephine Orrico, who emigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. Growing up on Pleasant Avenue in Fanwood, in a close-knit family, he earned the affectionate nickname ``Friendly Frank Formerly of Fanwood,'' a tribute to his outgoing personality and genuine love of people. Frank graduated from Scotch Plains Public High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army at 18 years old. He entered active service on March 3, 1943, at Fort Dix and was deployed overseas as a Private First Class with the 12th Infantry Regiment. He served with courage in the European African-Middle Eastern Campaign during World War II. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, along with the European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon and four bronze stars. After the war, Frank utilized the GI Bill and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Pace University. He began his career in the Western Electric mail room and rose to management where he met his wife, Helen. They became married on May 4, 1958, and had three children. A faithful parishioner of Christ the King Catholic church for nearly 45 years, Frank rarely missed Sunday 7:00 a.m. Mass. His deep sense of faith was a guiding force throughout his life, sustaining him through war, work, family life, and the many joys and sorrows of a century well lived. Frank will be remembered for his courage, generosity, humor, and unwavering devotion to his faith, his family, and his country. ____________________