Francis C. Ball, age 86, of Buffalo, New York passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Beloved husband of Patricia A. Wilson; loving father of Annie K. (Daniel) Krolewski; dearest grandfather of Lucy Helen, Michalina Mae and Lyddie Pearl; brother of James V. (Betsey) Ball and the late Margaret L. (late Dale) Leland; uncle of Amy Crary, John Ball, Suzy Brandenburg, Elizabeth Ball and Jeanette Dias.
Fran served in the Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. He worked for the New York Central Railroad. He completed his bachelor’s of management degree at Canisius College night school. He worked in customer service at M. Wile/Intercontinental Branded Apparel. Fran was actively involved in Junior Achievement. Friends may call Friday 4-7 PM at the Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Memorial Services will be held Saturday 1 PM at Parkside Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Parkside Lutheran Church.