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Francis E. Wares

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

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George M. Holt Funeral Home

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Haverstraw, New York

Francis Wares Obituary

Wares, Francis E.

Francis E. Wares age 80, passed away August 13, 2016. He is a retired Chief Warrant Officer of the New York State Army National Guard. Francis is survived by his loving family, his wife Sheila Wares, daughter Valerie Wares, and brothers; Charles and Michael Wares. Francis is predeceased by his son Gregory Wares. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927. Francis's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:30 AM at St. Peters and & St Mary's Church, 115 Broadway Haverstraw, NY. Interment to follow at Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 220 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead, NY 10977. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in loving memory of Francis E. Wares may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by The Journal News from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2016.

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Mark Castelluccio

February 22, 2017

I didn't know until I read this just now. My sincere condolences to Shiela and his family. Frank always treated me like a true gentleman, and always had a good sense of humor. God Bless his Soul. -Mark-

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Aug

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

George M. Holt Funeral Home

50 New Main St, Haverstraw, NY 10927

Aug

16

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

George M. Holt Funeral Home

50 New Main St, Haverstraw, NY 10927

Aug

17

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Peters and & St Mary's Church

115 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY

Aug

17

Interment

Frederick Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery

220 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead, NY

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George M. Holt Funeral Home

50 New Main St, Haverstraw, NY 10927

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