UPDATED: JAPW Promoter ‘Fat’ Frank Iadevaia Passes Away

UPDATE: There will be a wake for Frank Iadevia on Sunday following his passing away last night. The wake will be held in Toms River, New Jersey at the Carmona-Bolen Funeral Home at 2 – 4 PM and 7 – 9 PM.

There will be no public funeral mass.

ORIGINAL: Jersey All Pro Wrestling ‘Fat’ Frank Iadevaia passed away at the age of 43. Iadevaia passed away in his sleep last night. Iadevaia, along with several business partners, founded Jersey All Pro Wrestling back in 1997. The promotion was the home for such stars as Jay Lethal, Charlie Haas, Danny Maff, Low Ki, Monsta Mack and Homicide. Here are some comments from Gabe Sapolsky, Chris Hero and Jay Lethal on his passing…

Always enjoyed working for @japw1997 Frank Iadevaia treated me with respect & kindness. Thank for your contributions; you'll be missed RIP

— Chris Hero (@thechrishero) September 24, 2015

Fat Frank did a lot for many wrestlers and the indie scene. Condolences to his friends and family. RIP and thank you, Frank.

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) September 24, 2015

The man who gave me my start in wrestling has passed away. A part of me is gone. He was known to many as "Fat Frank". I love you! RIP FF

— Jay Lethal (@TheLethalJay) September 24, 2015

On behalf of everyone here on the website, we send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mr. Iadevaia.

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