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John Francis Obituary

John Joseph Francis
March 19, 1951 - January 9, 2022
John "Jack" Joseph Francis was born in San Francisco on March 19, 1951 to George and Helen (Coghlan) Francis. He passed away after a long illness on January 9, 2022. Jack graduated from Jefferson High School in Daly City in 1969. Jack retired from Pacific Gas & Electric after 46 years.

Jack is survived by his sisters Mary Ann Morris (Jim) and his twin Jean Tulipani (Vic), nephew James Morris (Liz), nieces Catherine Kauer (John), Karen Morris and grandniece Jasmine Walker. He also leaves a large extended family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A service will be held at St. Veronica's Catholic Church in South San Francisco on Friday, January 21, at 10:30am. For those who would like to attend, there will be an internment at 12:30pm at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2022.

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Irene Richardson

January 21, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. Many happy memories at DiSabla & the Sears races. Rest in peace Jack

Joe & Sandy

January 15, 2022

We will cherish all the wonderful memories, which were many.

Tim Shanahan

January 15, 2022

Rest in peace. I have good memories of going to watch drag races on Brotherhood Way on Friday nights with Jack and Bill, then to the drive inn for a burger.

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St. Veronica's Catholic Church

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12:30 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

Colma, CA

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