Francis W. McGill, Jr

Francis W. McGill, Jr obituary, Bensalem, PA

Francis W. McGill, Jr

Francis McGill, Jr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 1 to Apr. 9, 2023.
Francis W. McGill, Jr. of Bensalem, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his daughters on Sunday, February 12th at the age of 83.

He was the beloved husband of the late Jean (Kiss) McGill, who died February 11, 2004.

Born on July 27, 1939 in Mount Holly/Burlington, NJ, to the late Edna (Cook) Doughty & Francis W. McGill, Sr,. He was older brother to the late Michael McGill.

Francis (Frank) was a truck driver for many years working the overnight shift from Philadelphia to Delaware & later doing maintenance at Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, PA.

During those years, he also had a furniture upholstery business at his home in Levittown, PA.

After retirement, he moved to Pomona Park, FL for 15 years before returning back to PA last year.

A car enthusiast, he very much enjoyed working on them, attending car shows & collecting them. Other hobbies included football & woodworking.

Frank is the loving father of Jennifer (Daniel) Burke & Melinda (George) Houck. He is the cherished Pop Pop of Kayleigh, Jeannie, Ryan and his granddogs.

Family & friends are invited to gather in celebration of Frank's life from 1-4pm on Saturday, May 13th at 100 Austin Drive in Holland, PA 18966.

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