Francis Larkin Jr.

Francis Larkin Obituary

GREAT BARRINGTON -- Francis Edward Larkin Jr., 71, of 25 Pine St. died Monday evening at Fairview Hospital after an apparent heart attack.

Born in Great Barrington on Aug. 24, 1933, son of Francis E. Larkin Sr. and Mary Tassinari Larkin, he was a 1951 graduate of the former Searles High School.

An Air Force veteran, he served in occupied Germany as an aircraft mechanic, during the Korean War.

Mr. Larkin was employed as a plumber with M.T. Cavanaugh Plumbing and Heating, retiring in 1995. He first worked at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn., for a short time.

A 51-year member of the Hope Fire Company, he rose to the rank of captain within the Fire Department. He also was a member of the Berkshire County Forest Wardens Association and James A. Modolo VFW Post 8348.

He coached Little League; bowled in the Thursday night and Friday morning leagues at Cove Bowling Lanes; enjoyed NASCAR racing, and casino trips to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun; watched sports on television, and was a horse racing enthusiast.

He and his wife, the former Lois A. Prentice, were married May 21, 1960, in St. Peter's Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Kevin J. Larkin of Great Barrington; a daughter, Cathleen A. Bender of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; two sisters, Patricia Roy of Great Barrington and Jean Casey of Arizona, and two grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Francis E. Larkin Jr., who died Dec. 13, 2004, will be held tomorrow, Dec. 16, at 9 at BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 at St. Peter's Church by the Rev. Shaun O'Connor, MIC. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Dec. 15, from 3 to 7 at the funeral home, 33 South St., Great Barrington. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Larkin may be made to the Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad or to the Great Barrington Fire Department in care of the funeral home. He leaves his grandchildren, Ashley and Steven Larkin, and his son-in-law, Joseph D. Bender.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 15, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Larkin

11 Entries

Nancy Porter

January 1, 2005

Dear Lois, Kevin and family, What a sad loss for all of you. Hearts are breaking up and down the east coast. Our deepest sympathy.

Paul and Nancy Porter

Joan Larkin-Jahr

December 18, 2004

Lois, Kevin, Cathy and Pat-- I was so saddened to hear about Francis. He always made me laugh when he would tell me all of his Polish jokes. He couldn't wait to tell me a new one.... of course Joe went right along with him. He was quite a guy.... I'm sure he is with Joe and all his buddies now. Again, my deepest sympathy to you all. Joan

margaret demetre

December 17, 2004

Dear Lois & Family

Both Peter and I were saddened to hear of Francis's passing. His winning smile and hello to all will never be forgotten.

Margaret & Peter Demetre

Steven & Linda Smith

December 16, 2004

Dear Lois, Kevin, Cathleen and Family:

With deepest sympathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rose Seward

December 16, 2004

Lois, Kevin & Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Francis's passing. I heard too late to make the service but my prayers are with you all. In the years I worked with him at Cavanaugh's, he always had such spunk and all his "stories" will carry on for many years, I'm sure.

Remember how much he loved all of you and how proud he was.

JOHN AND JUDY HARPER

December 16, 2004

KEVIN,VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Patrick Casey

December 16, 2004

Uncle Francis was an honorable man full of love and laughter. Many jokes and stories still carry with us all today. My deepest sympathies to Aunt Lois, Kevin and Cathy. God Bless from the west, and my deepest apologies for being unable to offer my prayers in person.

Dick Winn

December 15, 2004

Regretted hearing of Francis sudden passing after seeing him a few weeks ago at my brother Bill's services. Enjoyed many visit's with Francis during my tenure as a dispatcher at the Fire Department. With Deepest Sympathy

Dick Winn

Susan Barbieri

December 15, 2004

Dear Larkin Family,

Francis was a dear sweet, funny man who will be missed greatly by everyone. I will always remember him at the radiator shop when I would go there and always having a joke. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Nault

December 15, 2004

A joyous time of the year turned to sadness. We had many fun times in our early days as firemen. Francis will be missed.

Don Winn

December 15, 2004

Hadn't seen Frances in many years until my brother Bill's wake a few weeks ago,spoke of many events over the past years,so glad we were able to do this.He was a great guy and my condolences go out to Lois and family.

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