March 14, 2017, of East Aurora, NY, beloved husband of Jane (nee Pawlak); dearest father of Francis J. Jr. (Kelly), David (Claudine), Thomas
(Diana) and Mary (Paul) Minton; cherished grandfather of Bradley, Nicholas, Emily, Cecilia, Erin, Alexandra, Elizabeth, Regina, Kevin, Brian, Jonathan and the late Anna and Devin; dear brother of Loretta Cady, Carol Foley and the late Chester (Viola) and Patricia Kearney; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-8 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where prayers will be said Saturday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 AM. Online condolences may be shared at www.woodfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, East Aurora, New York.