FRANCIS KERNAN

KERNAN--Francis.

Died peacefully at home in Boca Grande, FL, on February 13, surrounded by his family. He also resided in Bedford, NY, and Fishers Island, NY. He is survived by his wife, Katherine "Cassie" Sheffield Kernan, to whom he was married for 46 years, his son, Francis Joshua Kernan (Elizabeth), his son, Michael Kernan (Amanda), his daughter, Katherine Kernan Doerge (Chad), five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and his beloved dog Charlie. He was born May 9, 1935, in New York City, the eldest child of the late Francis Kernan and Maud Tilton Kernan. He was president of Allen-Kernan- McKown Inc, an insurance brokerage which was later purchased by Financial Guardian. He then became President of BenMarl Vineyards in Marlborough, NY. He served his country as a United States Marine for four years until he left for a novitiate with the St. Josephite Missionaries in Newburgh, NY. He completed a graduate degree in History at Fordham University and undergraduate studies at New York University and Cornell University. In 1954, he graduated from Milton Academy in Milton, MA. A Memorial Mass was said on Saturday, February 21 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Boca Grande, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boca Grande Health Clinic in Boca Grande, FL, Island Health Project Fishers Island, NY or My Second Home in Mt. Kisco, NY.