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Francis Woidzik Obituary

73, of Schenectady, NY, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010. Born in Kingston, PA, on November 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Frank and Sophia Woidzik of Elmira. Francis graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights in 1954. He was inducted into the Metro Elmira Sports Hall of Fame and the Section 4 Hall of Fame. He also received a Master of Science in Education from Elmira College. Francis is survived by his four sons, Frank, Joseph, Christopher and Michael; his sister, Dorothea M. Watts; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Those wishing may attend a graveside service on Thursday, September 30, at 1 p.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Elmira. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Sally Steinkirchner

October 2, 2010

Frankie was a great cousin I will always remember our summers at Black Walnut.All the fun times we all had together. Warmest Regards and may God bless you all. Cousin Sally from Dallas Pa.

Jeannette Hanna

September 28, 2010

Fran was not only my attorney but also a very good friend. I will miss him very much. Jeannette

Raj Mangroo

September 27, 2010

I'm sorry Mike about your Dad. He was a really cool person and will be missed. Raj

Peg Wagner

September 27, 2010

I will miss Francis. We had a lot of real estate closing together. He was a great attorney and a people person.
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