Fran Scanlon

Francis J. Scanlon, 78, of Kirkville, and formerly of Old Forge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.

He was born on February 9, 1934, to Thomas and Margaret (McGuire) Scanlon. Fran grew up in Herkimer, NY, and graduated from Herkimer High School.

Fran was a member of the Old Forge Fire Department for 25 years as an EMT and ambulance driver.

He owned The Riverside Restaurant and Fran’s Lawn Care in Old Forge before moving to Kirkville.

He and Mary Margaret Wagner were married in 2002, surrounded by their families.

Fran is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret; their children, Paula (David) Hayes, MaryAnn (Rodney) Levesque, Tom (Susan Marvin) Scanlon, Missy (Larry) Levesque, Lori (Marshall) Patton, Rich (Beth) Wagner, Shari Clubine and Matt (Kim) Wagner; 24 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Marie Scalise, and her family.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Jeannette Barrett; and his brother- in-law, Orrie Scalise.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 14  at St. Mary’s Church, Minoa.

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