Francis E. Scanlon

Scanlon, Francis E. ALBANY Francis E. Scanlon, 91, of Albany, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany. Mr. Scanlon was born in Shenandoah, Pa., but lived in Albany most of his life. He was a U.S. Army combat veteran of World War II. He served throughout Europe, in England, Northern France, Central Europe, the Ardennes and the Rhineland, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was employed by the Ten Eyck Hotel in Albany for many years, and later retired as a supervisor with the security detail at the Albany County Airport. He was also a communicant of St. Margaret Mary's Church, Albany. Frank was an avid bowler for much of his life. In his later years, he enjoyed yard work and tending to his garden at the home he shared with his wife and family for over 50 years on Hazelhurst Ave. in Albany, N.Y. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. Mr. Scanlon was predeceased by his wife, Ann C. Scanlon. He is survived by his daughter, Joan Lansing of Colonie; his sons, Robert Scanlon (Sandy) of Indian Lake, N.Y., and Patrick Scanlon (Lily) of Slingerlands; his brother, Michael Scanlon (Judy) of Delmar; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bette Mozak, Rita Durand, Jack Cramer, and Peg Cramer; his grandchildren, James, Jerry and Jeffrey (Rowena) Lansing, Hope and Jason Scanlon (Heidi), and Kathleen and Shaun Scanlon; his great- grandchildren, Michaela and Frankie Lansing and Robby Scanlon; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Arrangements are by the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Scanlon's memory may be made to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203.