Dr. Frank Arbucci

Dr. Frank Arbucci, 69, of Matawan, New Jersey passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. Born on August 19, 1954, Frank grew up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. He had such fond memories of playing with his siblings, cousins, and friends from the neighborhood. Frank graduated from Sheepshead Bay High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Fordham University. During these years, Frank studied abroad in Florence, Italy, a time in his life he cherished. He attended medical school in Grenada and was part of St. George's University's inaugural class. He often reminisced about his time studying, relaxing on the beach, and playing water polo. Frank became a beloved obstetrician and gynecologist at Staten Island University Hospital for many years, in addition to having his private practice throughout the five boroughs. He would rush to the hospital for deliveries at a moment's notice, even on holidays and weekends. Frank was so dedicated to his patients that he often provided his personal cell phone number to them. Given his kind and thoughtful care, he had many patients who loved him. Frank developed a personal relationship with them, and became the Godfather to several of their children. He delivered over 2,000 babies and would always ask about them, even many years later. As his career spanned several decades, he sometimes delivered two generations within the same family. As wonderful as Frank was with his patients, he was even more cherished as a family man. He started his own family in Richmond Valley, Staten Island, where he was a loving father to three daughters. His children knew they could always count on him for support, love, and guidance. Although not local, Frank's three siblings and their families remained an integral part of his life. He checked on them daily and would chat for hours with them on the phone. Frank wanted the best for his daughters, nieces, and nephews. He encouraged them, helped them meet their potential, and led by example with his unwavering work ethic. His greatest pride was his family. Frank greatly enjoyed spending time with his friends, whom he loved and treated as family. He always looked forward to summer barbeques and Sunday dinners at their homes. Frank cared deeply for his friends, and was so proud to see their children grow and have families of their own. Over the years, he hosted many large gatherings, showing off his cooking skills, and keeping guests entertained by his colorful stories and great sense of humor. When he had time to himself, Frank watched classic movies, especially old Westerns. He had many interests, including traveling, shopping, playing cards and talking politics. He had a passion to learn with an amazing ability to absorb information. Frank was a loving and caring man, who will be missed by all those that were blessed to have him in their lives. Frank was predeceased by his parents Carmine and Concetta. He is survived by his loving daughters, Nicole LeFante and her husband John, Daniele Delfino and her husband Dave, and Jacqueline Cavallaro and her husband Jerry, by his caring siblings, Lorraine D'Acunto, Suzanne Sarabalis and her husband John, and John Arbucci and his wife Debbie, by his cherished granddaughters Amelia and Charlotte, and by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM, at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan, NJ 07747. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Frank's memory are made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Dr. Frank Arbucci

August 19, 1954 - February 9, 2024