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Francis Grattan Obituary

Grattan, Francis ALBANY Francis Grattan, 87, leaves us to join his beloved wife, Patricia Grattan, in Heaven June 25, 2013. Born in Albany, he was one of the late Cornelius and Jeanette Grattan's 11 children. Francis was an Army veteran who served in both Korea and World War II. He was a hardworking man that retired with the Fort Orange Paper Company after 30+ years of service. Francis was also a member of the American Legion. He loved his family dearly. Along with his wife, Francis will join his son, Rusty. He leaves behind sons, David and Billy; daughters, Cyndi, Patti and Nikki; siblings, Dolly and Joey; 13 grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and friends. He was truly a wonderful man and will never be forgotten. We love you, Dad. R.I.P. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 12 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. To leave a special message online for family, visit NewcomerAlbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 27, 2013.

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nikki grattan

June 28, 2013

I just want to say i will miss u so very much you were the best dad anyone could ask for i wont know what to do without you but i know you are with mommy and you both are happy and at peace you were a great man will be truly missed but never forgotten R.I.P. love you daddy im glad for the time we had together

Jennifer Borgos (Bates) & Family

June 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Frankie. He was a great guy. I haven't seen him in a while, but we will miss him knowing that now we can't. My heart goes out to all of you and I will keep you all in my prayers. May God Bless Him!

June 27, 2013

My heart goes out to the Grattan family. And i hope in this day of sorrow you all will find the happy memories of your loved one to lift your spirits. RIP FRANK!!!

Tonya Nea;

June 27, 2013

Papa we all will miss you dearly. But you are now with Mimi and that's where you should be. You were the greatest papa any grandchild can ask for!!

Stephen Pues

June 27, 2013

You will be missed grandpa Frankie.

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