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Francis Colgan Obituary
Sept. 12, 1920 - June 16, 2011
Francis Edward Colgan, 90, of Venice died June 16, 2011.
There will be no local services. Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and Cremation Services Venice Chapel.
Mr. Colgan is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Pandorf of Venice, Fla.; his sister, Caroline Stippel of Katy, Texas.
Mr. Colgan was born Sept. 12, 1920 and grew up in Queens, N.Y. He attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He was elected president of the Pratt Branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1941.
He was a test development engineer and served in the United State Army Air Force in World War II.
In 1972 he was appointed vice president of Bijur Lubricating Corporation in Rochelle Park, N.J.
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Lou and Sam Negretti
June 24, 2011
The ending of a life is always sad. May you find comfort in the love and support of your friends.
Fran Hogan
June 22, 2011
Carolyn, my heart goes out to you, but at least you have wonderful memories of both your parents. My siblings join me in sending our condolences.
Sid E Weathermon
June 19, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joe Parker
June 19, 2011
I will always retain wonderful memories of the intelligence, wisdom, and sense of humor of my friend Frank. My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
Joe P.
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