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William Franke Obituary

FRANKE William J. As a fitting tribute to a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a Forty Day Mass will be celebrated in memory of William J. Franke on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at St. Ann Maronite Catholic Church, 184 Fourth Street, Troy, N.Y. at 11 a.m. All relatives, friends, and parishioners are cordially invited to attend. The Franke Family

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 8, 2007 to Jan. 19, 2008.

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Dave & Anne Wright

January 1, 2008

Aunt Bea,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, our thoughts and prayers go with you and his family.
Love, Dave and Anne Wright

Joseph and Mary and family Folsom

December 27, 2007

We are saddened by Bill's passing and wish for all the immediate family our condolences. We are praying for you all.

Doug & Patti Folsom

December 13, 2007

We were so sorry to hear about Bill. What a very kind and soft spoken person. I always enjoyed our phone conversations.
Many here have prayed for the people that were close to him.

Nancy Greaney

December 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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