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Francis King Obituary
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Keenan) King. He was a graduate f Holy Cross class of 1952 and a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frank worked in the transportation industry for over 40 years. He was a Past Member and President of the North Shore Traffic Club, Member of the Boston Traffic Assoc., the Traffic Club of New England and the Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity. Frank was a longtime resident of both Needham and Humarock.
In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Marybeth Mungovan and her husband Richard of Princeton and Joseph F. King of Needham; his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christopher Mungovan of Princeton; his siblings, Elizabeth Moynagh of Harwich Port and Jane Conlin of Worcester. He was the brother-in-law of Geraldine McCormick of Needham. He was the brother of the late John and Thomas King. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., Needham, Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Frank's memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7295. Online guestbook and directions at
www.gfdoherty.com
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Mike Casey
June 5, 2008
Mr. King,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
AdaMaria Barry Coulouras
May 27, 2008
Lorraine, thank you for bringing Frank into our lives. In a time when it is rare to find a true gentleman you did. From the time you were dating it was clear he adored you, and you Frank. He has always taken the time to show kindness, concern and patience to all those around him. You have something very special and your sharing it with us has made all our lives kinder and richer. Joey you are so very lucky to have such a fine example of a man as your father, he has always been so proud of you. Love and peace.
Al Morse
May 27, 2008
I'm sad to learn of Frank's passing, and hope that Lorraine, Joe, Marybeth and family, can take solace in the fact that Frank was the consumate gentleman, who was
always speaking about his family in very proud terms.
His friends, acquaintances, business associates, and business competitors
all had a great respect and admiration for Frank, and people like him don't come along very often.
Renee Barry
May 27, 2008
We will always remember what a
gentleman you were. So kind , thoughtful, and sweet. You loved your family so much and with every conversation it showed. Your son Joey, who we grew up with in Humarock, is a personification of his dad with all the qualities you possess. Love to you Frank always.
N Brown
May 27, 2008
The loss of a loved one in death is the greatest pain anyone can experience. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the hope that our loved ones have the promise of a resurrection(John 5:28&29)
charles sullivan
May 26, 2008
You where always a gentelman and I often remember how you talked about your family and you will be missed. It was a plesure knowing you.
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