BRILL, FRANCES MEEHAN

A funeral mass was held March 2 at St. Leo the Great R.C. Church, Lincroft, for Frances Meehan Brill, 77, of Lincroft. She passed away Feb. 26 with her family by her side. She was born to the late James Meehan and Frances Parlante Meehan. Fran was always very proud to be from her one square mile of Hoboken where she attended Demarest High School. After completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees from New Jersey State Teachers College at Jersey City, she had a career as an English Teacher, Guidance Counselor and as a Vice Principal in several Jersey City public high schools for many years before retiring to Wall. Fran wanted every child to be aware of the importance of and have an opportunity for an education. She always said education was the key to freedom and success. Fran was predeceased by her husband, David Brill; her brothers, Anthony and James; her stepson, Collin Brill; and her grandson, Jack Esposito. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Colleen and Keith Esposito and her granddaughters, Kathleen and Caroline. She is also survived by her brother and sister in law, Thomas and Ann Meehan. Fran was immensely of her family and leaves behind countless stories, many amazing memories and a legacy of selflessness and courage. Services arranged by the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank.