Francis Donald Pflug

F. Donald Pflug
AGE: 70 MATAWAN
Tuesday, 11/11/2008

F. Donald Pflug, 70, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born in Irvington and had previously resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Keansburg before moving to Matawan in 1977. He was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School in the class of 1956 and was a very active alumnus. Donald also attended Newark College of Engineering; was a member of the American Legion, Keyport; and was a communicant of St. Clements Roman Catholic Church.

Donald was a construction inspector at Newark Airport for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey with 49 years of dedication. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Donald was an avid golfer, loved to garden and was active in community affairs. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and his many friends.

Donald was predeceased by his parents, Frank G. and Catherine Criqui Pflug; and his sister, Catherine Gens. Surviving are his former wife, Mary Pflug of Fair Haven; his daughter, Jacqueline Ffrench and her husband Martin of Fair Haven; his son, Sean F. Pflug and his wife Marie of Eatontown; his daughter, Audrey F. Beer and her husband Tracy of Annapolis, Md.; his brother, Gerald Pflug of West Keansburg; his sisters, Janet White of Highlands, and Barbara Brown of Port Monmouth, Middletown; his grandchildren, Keeley, Shaemus, Maura, Keegan, Ryan, Timothy, Tracy Jr., and Charlotte; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to thank his many friends and coworkers for their love and support.

Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James R.C. Church. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Red Bank Catholic High school Scholarship Fund. (Details available at funeral home.) Letters of condolence can be emailed via the funeral home's website at www.sidun.com

IN MEMORIAM

From: HR Broadcast
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 11:18 AM
Subject: IN MEMORIAM

His friends at the Port Authority were saddened to learn of the passing of Francis Donald Pflug on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Mr. Pflug is survived by his wife, Mary, his daughters, Jacqueline and Audrey, and his son, Sean.

Mr. Pflug joined the Port Authority on November 2, 1960. At the time of his death, he held the position of Engineer (CESMA), at Newark Liberty International Airport, Engineering Department.

Friends will be received at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Friday, November 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held at the St. James Roman Catholic Church, 94 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Saturday November 15 at 10 a.m.

Interment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown, NJ.

Christopher O. Ward
Executive Director
The Port Authority of NY & NJ