Dr. Francis John Holt of Oradell, NJ passed away on April 23, 2024 at home with his family. He was in his 91st year. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, Frank attended St. Anselm’s grammar school and Cardinal Hayes high school. A proud army veteran, Frank served his country as a medic during the Korean War. Frank attended Hunter College in the Bronx and then Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indiana. Graduation from Lincoln was the start of one of Frank’s loves, chiropractic and radiology. Frank had practices in both NYC and NJ. While practicing and raising a young family, Frank spent countless hours studying, taking exams, and preparing lectures to become a Chiropractic Radiology Diplomate. Frank closed his office after 47 years of practice at which time he continued on the lecture circuit as a respected and sought-after chiropractic and chiropractic-radiology lecturer.
Frank’s love for his Irish culture and heritage began at birth as the son of Irish Republican Charles and Ann (nee O’Rourke) Holt. Founding member of the NJ Gaelic League and the second (1983) grand marshal of the Bergen County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Frank was passionate about keeping the Irish culture vibrant. Frank was also quite proud to play a prominent role in Project Children during “The Troubles” of Northern Ireland.
Frank’s passion for his Irish heritage led to his meeting the love of his life, Patricia Farmer Holt. The two married and were blessed with five children: Francis John [Denise Lowe deceased]. Patricia Ann [deceased], Mary Ellen, Matthew Charles [Suzanne], and Eileen Theresa [Rich]. Frank was the very proud grandfather of Máiréad Holt, Emma Holt, and Gavin Ciero. Frank is survived by his treasured twin Ann and her husband Barney Reilly. Frank is predeceased by his brother Charles Holt and wife Mary [Maye], his sister Mary Holt Moore and her husband Tom, and his sister Una Moore and her husband Fintan. Frank was quite proud of his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, and great-grandnephews. In return, he was much beloved by them; he never would miss an opportunity to gather with them to sing, share stories, and laugh. They spoiled him and brought him great joy throughout his life. It was the rare person who was not won over by Frank’s genuineness, optimism, and zest for life which made him a cherished friend to so many of so many ages. Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris [his like will not be seen again.]
To honor Frank’s wishes, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Propogation of the Faith (https://raisedonors.com/thepontificalmissionsocieties/donate)
or to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246)
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