Obituary of Frances M. Hode

Frances M. Hode (Pado) of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2017. Frances grew up in South River where she met her husband John in High School. She graduated from Montclair State University in 1961. After graduating she taught for several years at Sayreville War Memorial High School. Frances and John moved to Forked River in 1974 where they raised their children until retiring with her husband to Toms River. She was a business teacher at Pinelands Regional High School for many years until she retired in 2001. Mrs. Hode was much loved by her students and touched many lives during her years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, John A. Hode, her loving children John C. Hode and Marisa A. Speck and 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass for Frances on Saturday, March 4 at 10:30am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church; 130 St. Maximilian Ln. Toms River, NJ 08753