Francis Xavier Tully

Tully, Francis Xavier

86, of Thompson, PA, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. He was the husband of Joan Curtis Tully. Born in Poyntelle, PA, on February 22, 1925, he was the son of the Ben and Gertrude Tully. After graduating from Preston High School in 1942, as valedictorian of his class, Francis joined the family well drilling business with his father and his brother, Thomas Tully. He was a well drilling contractor for over 75 years. Francis was a member of St. Martin of Tours Church, Jackson, PA, and a lifetime member of the Thompson Fire Company, where he was the official bingo caller for 37 years. Francis also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, hunting, fishing, and sharing stories with his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Joan; a son, Martin T. and wife, Kathy, all of Thompson, PA; a grandson, Ryan, Herkimer, NY; four sisters-in-law, Arlene Doyle, Orson, PA, Marion and husband Edward Hirko, Endwell, NY, Aretta Curtis, Atlanta, GA, Eva Edwards, Hornell, NY; and a brother-in-law, Burton Curtis and his wife Mona, Mountain Home, ID. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and brother, Thomas, Francis was predeceased by his two sisters, Marie Tully George and Catherine Tully Kay. Family and friends may call at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY, on Saturday, February 26, from 2-4 and 6-9. A funeral mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours Church, Jackson, PA, on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Francis' memory to the Thompson Hose Company, Box 419, Thompson, PA 18465. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY.