Frank Gustav Meier, 88, of Branchburg, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 2, 1937, in Manhattan, New York, Frank was the son of the late Ludwig and Anna (Goldberg) Meier. He attended St. Jean the Baptist Elementary School in Manhattan and was salutatorian at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx.

Frank met the love of his life, Joanne, at The Tuxedo Club in Manhattan. Their meeting marked the beginning of a marriage that would span 65 years. Together, they built a home in Tuxedo, New York, where they raised their five children and created a lifetime of family memories.

Frank was an accomplished chemical engineer whose career spanned more than four decades. He got his bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering at City College of New York and his Master's of Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He contributed to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including the design and development of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He was named as an inventor on two United States patents involving microencapsulation technology and was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

A longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity Church in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Frank was devoted to his Catholic faith and generously volunteered his time serving the parish community. Over the years, he served as an usher, Eucharistic Minister, and cross bearer at funerals, and volunteered at parish bingo events.

Beyond his professional accomplishments and service to his church, Frank enjoyed telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around him. He took great pride in his family and especially treasured his role as grandfather. Affectionatly known as "Papa Frank" to his grandchildren, grandchildren, he will be remembered for the love and laughter he shared with them. Frank instilled in his children and grandchildren the value of being lighthearted while also teaching discipline and frugality.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joanne Meier; his children, AnnMarie Norcross and her husband, Mitch, of Harvard, Massachusetts; daughter-in-law Lisa Meier of Charlotte, NC; Carolyn Glass and her husband, Peter, of Scotrun, Pennsylvania; Johanna Mochnaty; and Kenneth Meier and his partner, Laurie Stetson, of Springfield, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Nicholas Norcross and his fiancée Molly McDonough, Alexis Norcross and her fiancé Chase Fletcher and Andre Meier.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Anna Meier; his son, Robert C. Meier; his son-in-law, Peter Z. Mochnaty; his brother, Gerard Meier, and sister-in-law, Dolores Meier.

Frank will be remembered for his intelligence, dedication, sense of humor, devotion to his faith, and deep love for his family. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the memories they shared, and the many lives he touched.

"Forever in Our Hearts"

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5 PM - 8 PM; Friday October 30, 2026 from 9 AM - 10 AM at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US 202, Branchburg, NJ. (908) 526-7638. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Holy Trinity Church, 60 Maple Street, Bridgewater, NJ. Entombment at St. Bernard Cemetery, 551 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ utilizing the facility Branchburg Funeral Home.