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Frank ‘Pearce’ Stark, 73, loved golfing with his friends in St. James

Frank ‘Pearce’ Stark

ST. JAMES — Frank “Pearce” Stark, 73, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick with his wife and daughter at his side.

Pearce was born July 21, 1946, in New Canaan, Connecticut, son of the late Frank and Alice Stark. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Any sport that he tried, he mastered. He enjoyed surfing, skiing and loved golfing with his friends in Hopewell, New Jersey, and St. James. Pearce was manager and partner in Charley’s Brother, a popular restaurant in Hopewell, New Jersey. Later, he worked in the insurance industry with Prudential until his retirement. Pearce always enjoyed being with his wife, daughter and his many friends, laughing and telling stories.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Kathleen Stark; and daughter, Amy Elizabeth Stark. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Stark.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date in St. James.

Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.

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