Frank O. Tryka

On Saturday, July 22, 2017, age 81, of Haddon Township, NJ.

Beloved husband for 54 years of Patricia Ann (Nee Deehan). Loving father of Francine Pipito (George) of Haddon Twp., Patrice Tryka (Paul) of Avalon, NJ, Jeannine Toal (Michael) of Ocean Gate, NJ, and Tryka Orbin D. Tryka of W. Oakland, CA. Dear brother of Edmund Tryka, Eva Smith, Stella Bayruns, Margaret DelSignore (Pat) and the late Walter Tryka, Rose Long, and Clara Holmes. Adoring grandfather of Gus, Ben & George. Also survived by in-laws Elsie Deehan, John Deehan (Rhet), Jerry Deehan (Christine), Dennis Deehan (Kristi), and many, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Frank was an outstanding athlete who transitioned into a Hall of Fame coach.  He worked at RCA for 44 years and after retiring he enjoyed golfing, the beach, gardening, and puttzing in his garage.  Family was everything to Frank - blood and chosen.  He was a man that loved life, nature, and always had a one liner ready.  He was the best example of a true gentleman, friend, coach, and mentor who touched so many lives.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Sunday, July 30 ^th from 5 to 8 PM at JACKSON FUNERAL HOME, 308 Haddon Ave., Haddon Township, NJ, and on Monday, July 31 ^st from 10 to 12 PM with funeral service to follow at the funeral home.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Frank’s memory may be made to NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (make payable to NJCBVI, 153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 Attn: Fiscal Operations).

Please return again Thursday to view Frank's video tribute, as the family is in the process of gathering photo's.