Francis J. Grout

Francis J. Grout, 92, on September 18, 2023 of Upper Saddle River, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Philomena. Loving father of Jason and the late Michael. Francis was a member of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department for 38 years and was a life member. He served as Vice President, President, and held the positions of Lt., Senior Lt., Captain, Assistant Chief and Chief. He was mayor of Upper Saddle River from 1990 to 1999. Francis was a Korean War Veteran. He was a great handyman and loved to build things around the house. He also had an excellent sense of humor and was a great storyteller.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9 AM - 11 AM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey. A funeral mass will be celebrated following visitation at 11:30 AM at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Interment will follow at Saddle River Reformed Church Cemetery in Upper Saddle River. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to USR Cares.

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