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Francis Bigelow Obituary

BIGELOW - Francis Joseph Jr., of East Islip, NY, on August 29, 2008 at the age of 65. Loving husband of Theresa. Beloved father of Patricia Voigt, Dora Fitzgerald, Shirley Adelman, Guy and Joseph. Cherished grandfather of Anita, Ryan and Zachary. Devoted brother of Marylou Dahl, Suzanne Eckler, and Christine Bigelow. Beloved member of the Still Cruisin' Car Club. Visiting, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc, 172 Main Street, Islip. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 9:45am at the funeral home. Cremation, Washington Memorial Park, Coram, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 31, 2008.

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Sandy N

September 23, 2008

We just heard of Franks passing today. Our deepest sympathy. Frank was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Friends @ Mennella Landscaping
Brightwaters, NY

Peter Procanyn

September 14, 2008

All the best qualities of humanity were his to share,and he did so freely.It has been an honor to have known Frank. God speed Uncle Frank!

Danny and Kathy Sutter

September 3, 2008

Danny and I knew Frank for about 20 years. We first met him when he had transmission problems and he came to our transmission shop in Islip. It was then, that we found out that I had gone to school with his wife Terry. "What a small world." Frank would stop by the shop from time to time to hang around and talk to Danny. Danny introduced Frank to the classic car club we were in at the time and that's when Frank and Terry really started having fun. Frank and Terry later on started the oakdale cruisin, which was going full force for a long time. Our memories of Frank are that he was a sweet man, who would do anything he could to help anyone he knew. He loved his family, his friends and of course his classic cars. I'm so glad we got to visit with him before he passed away. It was a great pleasure to be his friend. I'm sure, somehow, someway Terry will keep his memory alive with his cars he loved so much... hang in there Terry, stay strong for your children and grandchildren..you have a lot of family and friends that love you..take care...our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edward Nichols

September 2, 2008

I attended, St. Mary's School, in East Islip, with, Frank. Although it has been, many, many, years, I still remember, him, as a nice and easy going, young man. My condolences to his family and friends.

Dorothy Peabody (Loveley)

September 2, 2008

As a classmate in St. Mary's, I remember Francis as being shy, gentle and unassuming. One of the nicest boys in the class. My deepest Sympathy on your loss.

vincent serpe

September 1, 2008

I did some work at the library and Frank and I got along fine. To me he was a real Gentleman. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Amy Averill-Buchanan (Cymbalsky)

August 31, 2008

Shirley and family
I'm sorry to hear about your fathers passing.

Amy

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