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Francis Dessoye Obituary
Francis B. Dessoye Jr., 73, of Pittston, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 24, 2022, at Allied Services Hospice, Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Francis B. Sr. and Marie Herron Dessoye.
Fran was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre, Class of 1966, King's College, Class of 1970, earning his bachelor's degree in history, and the University of Scranton, earning his master's degree in rehab counseling. He was employed as a claims adjudicator for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor until his retirement.
Fran was an avid baseball fan, especially the Philadelphia Phillies.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Mary Beth Thomas, Pittston; daughters, Caron Dessoye and her husband, Eric Loyack, Denton, Texas; brother, Peter Dessoye and his wife, Joan, Niles, Ill.; and his sister, Ann Kashatus and her husband, Pete, Charlottesville, Va.; and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Fran's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Irene Raeder Community Center, 476 Pollock Drive, Brooks Estates, Pittston.
Arrangements entrusted to Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Twp.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or by visiting www.michaeljfox.org/donate; or to the charity of one's choice.
To leave Fran's family a message of condolence, please visit www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.
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March 6, 2022
Mary Beth and Caron, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband/dad. You are both in my prayers. Joanie Gilbertson
Elfriede Turner
March 4, 2022
My sincere condolences Mary Beth. I understand the loss your experiencing. Elfriede
Dan and Peggy Fedor
March 3, 2022
Always enjoyed our visits at the Dessoye reunions reminiscing about high school rivalries and dancing with MaryBeth. RIP
Joe Gonda
March 3, 2022
Very sorry for your loss prayers and blessings
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Hon. Marty Kane
March 1, 2022
Dear Dessoye Family: I would at this time like to extend my most sincere condolences on the death of your husband & father Frannie. My thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
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March 1, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Frances Jacobs Berg
February 27, 2022
Deepest sympathy
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