Franc A. Anello

Anello, Franc A. REXFORD Franc A. Anello, 84, of Rexford, beloved husband for 43 years of Joan Quackenbush Anello, passed away on October 28, 2013, after a long illness. Born in New Rochelle, Franc was the son of the late Franc and Amelia Terralavoro Anello. He graduated from Evanderchilds High School in the Bronx, and earned a bachelor's degree from Fordham University. Franc was always in sales, in which he taught many sales forces for large companies. He later owned the BAI Engraving and Stamp Company for 25 years before retiring. Franc's first love was art. He was a member of the Colonie Art League, Southern Saratoga Artists Society and he taught drawing at the Shenendehowa evening programs for several years. He was also a member of Kiwanis International, B.P.O. Elks and worshipped at Christ Community Reformed Church in Clifton Park. Franc enjoyed taking rides in the country and dining out with his wife, Joan. He also enjoyed golfing, loved photography, painting and spending time with his grandchildren. Franc is survived by his wife Joan; his children, James Anello (Deborah) of Troy, Janet Sodergren (John) of Brockton, Mass., Paul Robetor (Kathleen) of Latham and Kimberly Robetor of Ballston Lake; nine grandchildren, Tony, Jenny, Angie, Laura, Susan, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Bryce and Jared and five great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to visit with Franc's family on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. A funeral service, to which all are invited, will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Gardner Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue, Troy. The Rev. Dr. Johan G. Bosman will officiate. Interment will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CCRC's Building Fund, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 or to the charity of your choice. Please visit bowenandparkerbros.com for directions and guest registry.