Francis E. Kearney Sr.

Kearney, Francis E. Sr. BALLSTON LAKE Francis "Frank" E. Kearney Sr., of Heather Lane, Ballston Lake, N.Y. and Casa Grande, Ariz., died on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was 69 years old. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank J. and Isabelle Kearney. After graduating in 1956 from Christian Brothers Academy, Frank worked a short while for New York Telephone. Frank married his wife, Catherine, on June 8, 1957, at St. Joseph's Church in Albany. He was a member of the Teamster's Union, Local 294, for 42 years. After 27 years of employment, as a driver for ABF Freight, he retired in 2000. His route included the Mohawk Valley where he met and made friends with many people. He was a member of the Teamster's Retiree Club. In 1969 Frank, with his family, moved to Ballston Lake. He was a parishioner at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville. Frank was an avid college basketball fan, especially cheering on the Siena Saints and the U of A (Tucson) Wild Cats. Frank, along with his wife Cathe, enjoyed entertaining family and friends at their home in Ariz. He loved the sights and history of Ariz. and took pleasure in sharing this with all who visited. Frank had a gift for telling stories and a wonderful sense of humor. He received immense pleasure in caring for his family and enjoyed remodeling and decorating his homes. He was a great influence to his children, helping to create a strong work ethic, sense of humor and consideration of others. His love for humanity and animals will be passed on to his children. Frank was a truly devoted husband, father, brother and friend. His passing will leave a void in the hearts of the people who knew him. Family members include his wife of 50 years, Catherine Kearney; his daughters, Kim M. Kearney and her husband, Gordon Moppert, of Casa Grande, Ariz. and Colleen Clough and her husband, Joseph, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y; sons, Frank E. Kearney, Jr., and his wife, Joanne, of Clifton Park, N.Y. and John P. Kearney and his wife, Madonna, of Gansvoort, N.Y.; his brother, John P. Kearney and his wife, Lynda, of Loudonville, N.Y.; and his step-grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Cassandra Prock. He has several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Frank was predeceased by his infant granddaughter, Rebecca Isabelle in 1990. The Family of Frank Kearney, Sr., would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rufus P. Collea and his entire staff at NYOH, Albany Medical Center, you are all Angels on earth. A special thank you to Dr. Frank Thomas, Dr. Tan and their entire staff, and Dr. Audra Hanley, Mike O'Brien, PA, MJ Monroe, RN and the entire staff at Scotia-Glenville Family Medicine. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Theta Pattison. A sincere thank you to Schenectady Hospice, Andrea, Timothy, Barbara, Kristen, Sue, Joanne, Connie and the entire staff. Thank you all for your devotion, compassion, care and kindness. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, East Glenville, N.Y. Funeral services Monday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. from the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Road, East Glenville, N.Y. with the Father Jerome Gingras officiating. Burial will be at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Road, East Glenville. The family of Frank E. Kearney, Sr., requests that any memorial donations be made to the Schenectady Hospice, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12302.