Frank Joseph Cole Jr.

He is survived by his brother, James A. Cole and many nieces and nephews. "Chief" Cole was predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie (McDermott) Cole and his second wife, Marjorie (Poland) Cole.

He was a thirty year decorated veteran of the US Navy and saw combat in the Second World War, the Korea War and Vietnam War. His service included tours of duty on the USS Jenks (DE-665), and the Aircraft Carriers Saratoga and Forrestal. He was a member of the US Naval "ROTC" staff at Ohio State University during the 1960's. After retiring from the Navy, he was employed by Vitro Research in Washington, DC until his final retirement in 1990. He was a proud member of many Naval and other military organizations and a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in New Bern.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern on Friday September 23, 2011 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church.

Online condolences may be made to the Cole family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.