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Betsy (Villacorta) Fleming
August 5, 2008
Jimmy and Family, Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We will be thinking about you today. Take comfort in the lasting legacy your father has left behind. With love and prayers, Betsy, Ryan and Chelsea
Barbara Walsh
August 5, 2008
Dear Ann and Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Frannie. What a special man he was. He seemed quiet to us, but we knew he had a heart of gold, with that gentle, kind and handsome face. Frannie is at peace now. Your wonderful family will help you in the days ahead. God Bless you for all your kindnesses to everyone. Take care.
Love, Barbara and Jack Walsh & Family
Greg VanDerzee
August 5, 2008
I will never forget your help when I was going through a tough time, and your plowing out your daughters car when there was 10 inches of snow!!! I hope I can become as good a man as you were. Semper Fi to one of the nicest guy I every met
Bill Finkel
August 4, 2008
Jim,
My deepest sympathies, from my family to yours.
Lea (Hill) Amorosi
August 4, 2008
Dear Jimmy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He will be fondly remembered by many.
Always remember he is with you, for he is part of you...forever.
My prayers for you, will be to have peace in your heart at this very sad time.
Your friend,
Mary Jo Drinkwine
August 4, 2008
Uncle Frannie aka "Pork Chop". How we will miss you. Whenever Mike would see you at Stewarts and join you for coffee, he always came home laughing with a joke you shared with him. How he enjoyed welding on your "hot dog cart" every time it had a flaw. You touched so many hearts and we will all miss you terribly. We are all better for have known and loved you. God Bless you always.
Mary Jo, Mike, Joseph & Michael, Jr.
Mark Reedy
August 4, 2008
Dear Joe ,Donna and Jim
I am very sorry for your loss,time really does heal all wounds,your entire family are im my thoughts and prayers,,,,The Reedy Family
Carm Caliguire
August 4, 2008
Dear Ann, Joey, Johnny, Jimmy and Donna, I cannot put into adequate words what Frannie meant to me. I loved him as a brother, and he was, to me, the best brother and friend I could have asked for. He always welcomed me into his home and made me feel that he was genuinely happy that I was there to see him. He was THE BEST and I will miss him so, so much, but I treasure the wonderful memories of the fun times we shared. Love to all of you. Ann's Sister, Carm Caliguire
Thomasine De Shaw
August 4, 2008
Frannie will be missed by everyone who knew him. He always had a smile and a kiss and a hug for his "other sisters." He was a brother to all of us. He didn't care how often Ann had us over to dinner or how much she spent on food, he wanted us to come to the house. Our Wednesday night dinners will never be the same without him. He will be there in spirit, no doubt eating one too many rolls than he should! We have lost our American Idol buddy as he would be right in there with us for every show offering his critique and cracking a joke. I know that he has already found Mama and is dipping Italian bread in her sauce when she isn't looking. I hope he had connected with Tim, my late husband because they always had fun and many laughs when they were together. Frannie was a fighter and had come back from severe illness so many times before because he so loved life. He loved his wife and family, grand children and his three canine "kids". Life WILL go on, I know this through my own loss, but it will NEVER be the same without our beloved, Frannie. God Bless you and keep you in his care. I love you, Thomasine
MARGOT ROSE
August 4, 2008
Dear Jim and family,
I was so sad to hear about your dad. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Margot Rose
Beth Keary
August 4, 2008
Dear Jimmy and Family,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you in his care.
Mickey Spiak
August 3, 2008
Ann and Family: Sorry about your loss. Had many a great time going to the hockey games with Fran as well as other gatherings. He will be greatly missed.
Anna DeLisle
August 3, 2008
I found this poem and thought it was perfect ...
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering; he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you’re always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day god called you home.
Rest in peace Uncle Frannie... We will miss you.
Anna, Angela and Cameron
Peter & Susan Howe
August 3, 2008
Ann & Family,
We share your grief in your loss of a wonderful husband and father. Fran will be greatly missed by so many that knew him for his helping ways, hard work and wonderful sense of humor. Over the years we have shared many memorable times and hardy laughs that will be so fondly remembered.
Love to All Pete and Sue Howe.
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