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Francis Spollen Obituary

SPOLLEN--Francis J., died peacefully in Harlem on September 6th, 2008. Husband of 50 years to Mary, loving father of Marie, Catherine, Martin, and Michael, brother-inlaw of Catherine, father-inlaw of Jenny, Janice, and Steve, dear grandfather of Rosemarie, Maggie, Patrick, and Christopher. May he be remembered with a smile.

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Published by New York Times from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2008.

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Breda` Flood

September 14, 2008

Dear Mary and Spollen Family,

My sincerest sympathy on the death of your husband and father. What a wonderful gentleman he was. I worked at the dental office he attended and he always talked with great pride about his family. May he rest in peace.

Breda Flood

A. R.

September 13, 2008

Dear Spollen Family,

I am sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. Please accept my deepest sypmathies. Here are a few comforting words during your time of deep sorrow. "God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those crushed in spirit he saves." - Psalm 34:18

Michael Marinos

September 10, 2008

I have just learned of the death of your father. I know you've held the highest regard for him. I know from listening to you talk of him being a refined gentleman and always treated everyone with utmost respect. I know this is an enormous loss, but you may be comforted by the knowledge that he left the world better than he found it. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Wanda Welch

September 8, 2008

Spollen Family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce Paul

September 8, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences - The impact Francis Spollen had on this planet can be well seen in legacy he left behind in his children. May you all find peace in this difficult time.

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