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Francis Kelly Obituary
Fairport: September 13, 2008, at age 68. Loving father and grandfather, retiree of Genesee Brewing Co. Survived by 2 daughters and 1 son, Megan (Doug) DeFranco, Michael (Amy) Kelly and Erin (Jarrod) Whiting; 7 grandchildren, Jason, Nate, Danny, Annie, Ryan, Evan and Logan.
Friends are welcome to call at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. (Egypt location), Fairport, on Tuesday, 4-7 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held to celebrate Frank's life at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport, on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 11:15 AM. Thanks to all of those who helped with Dad's care, including the Wilmot Cancer Center, the Canandaigua VA, the VNS Hospice Team and the caregivers at the Shepherd Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to one of these organizations in Frank's name.
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for Francis Kelly
Jim Beightley
September 16, 2008
I worked for your father when he was in charge of the Pittsburgh market. My wife Karen and I considered him a good friend. I often think Frank and will miss him.
Matt Chase
September 16, 2008
Frank was a very kind man and I and the Chase family send our deepest sympathy. I'm sure the Genesee family reunion with my father (Dick) has begun already.
Warmest Regards
Curt Schneider
September 16, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Frank. He was a true and trusted friend for many years as a co-employee at Genesee. I will miss him.
Linda Wilke
September 16, 2008
With deepest sympathy to Frank's family. He was a gentle and kind man, with a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful neighbor. His true strength and integrity showed in his long battle with cancer. He has now gone to a place of refreshment, light and peace. May your family and friends surround you at this time of great sadness, and may you find peace as time helps to heal your sorrow.
Frank's neighbor,
Linda Jones
September 16, 2008
Megan and family,
I'm sorry to hear about your Father.My heart goes out to you.
Linda (Barnes) Jones
Bill Coleman
September 15, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
My deepest sympathy, a fellow employee of the Genesee Brewing Company Sales Dept. team.
Patricia DeFranco
September 15, 2008
What a superior legacy Frank has left his children and grandchildren.
May they follow closely in his footsteps and remember him forever.
Keeping all of you in my prayer and thoughts.
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