Remembering the life of Frank Jacobs (2024)

Derry - Frank Anthony Jacobs, 71, of Derry, NH, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, after a courageous battle with health issues. He was the husband of Grace Anne (Regan) Jacobs, with whom he shared thirty-eight wonderful years in marriage. Frank first met the love of his life Grace in 1984 and two years later they were married. They settled in Windham NH where they started a family and years later relocated to Derry where they currently reside.
Born in Lawrence, MA and raised in Methuen, MA, son of the late Edward and Caterina "Kay" (Palumbo) Jacobs, Frank was a graduate of Tenney High School, class of 1971, and later received an Associate Degree from Northern Essex College. Frank enjoyed a long career in computer sales, until his retirement. Frank was a dedicated and loyal fan of all New England sports franchises especially the Red Sox and Patriots and he always had a great time attending games. He was an avid tennis player and fan where Frank spent a lot of his early years on the court with friends. For many years his family spent many vacations and summers in the Bronx, New York with Uncle Tony and his Aunt Mary Spinelli (his Godmother and Godfather). He loved going to the World's Fair and had many summer days at Jones Beach. Frank loved and cherished having lunch with his childhood friends Donald Privitera and David Grosse who were always with him through thick and thin right up until his death. He also enjoyed a monthly lunch with his close friend of 40 years Artie Ginsberg. Along with his Italian Heritage he loved his Lebanese family and cousins. Frank especially loved having his monthly breakfast with his cousin Bruce Touma where they would talk and laugh about old times and all the family comings and goings. Along with his cousins, aunts and uncle, they would all get together at Frank's family home in Methuen where they would play wiffle ball and swim in the pool or swing on the swing his father built on a big oak tree in the yard. He kept so many special memories tucked in his heart. He loved his mother's cooking because she would cook both his Italian and Lebanese family favorites.
Franks loved spending time with his family throughout the years and his many holidays with Grace's family including her deceased brother Charlie and sister-in-laws Lee and Lorriane. He loved to travel with his family and enjoyed traveling throughout New England as well as their many unplanned dining experiences along the way. Every day was a new adventure which he planned and would surprise his family. He also looked forward to his many trips to beaches all over New England, the Cape, Salisbury Beach and Nantucket being his favorites. One of his most cherished memories was being with his brother Tom and his wife JR in Ireland.
Frank was predeceased by his beloved brother Thomas Jacobs and his wife Jeanann R. In addition to his cherished and devoted wife, Grace, he is survived by his children, Brad E. Jacobs of Cape May, NJ, Kaitlin R. Jacobs of Derry, NH; sister Janet Jacobs of Lowell, MA; several cousins; and his special nieces Jennafer Higgs and her husband Michael, Jodi E. Jacobs.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation on Thursday, August 15, 2024, between 9:00-10:30 AM, at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 AM, at St. Anthony Maronite Church, 145 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Interment will follow at St. Mary – Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Methuen. For directions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.cataudellafh.com.

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Published on August 14, 2024