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Francis P. Sherry Jr.

February 10, 1954 — November 29, 2023

Francis P. Sherry, Jr., 69 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home.

Born Wednesday, February 10, 1954 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Francis P., Sr., and Eleanor (Kline) Sherry. Francis was also predeceased by; sister, Patricia A. (Sherry) DeLay; brother, Gary Sherry.

Surviving are sisters, Kathryn M. Nunemacher wife of Ron, Ann M. Houseman both of Tamaqua; nieces, Lori Fannock, Angela Xander, Sarah Donlin; nephews, Stephen Kantor, Eddie Houseman, Josh Nunemacher. Many great nieces and nephews also survive Francis.

A Panther Valley High School graduate, Francis was affiliated with St. John Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. He worked at the former J. E. Morgan Knitting Mills for many years, retiring from TransWestern Polymers of Hometown. A member of the Tamaqua Rescue Squad No. 1, Francis was an avid outdoorsman who liked to fish, hunt, and camp. An animal lover, Francis enjoyed the companionship of his dogs Lucky, and Beauty.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Celebration of Francis's Life will be held at 6 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday December 6, 2023 from the funeral home. Friends may call from 4:30 P.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania Thursday December 7, 2023 at 10 o'clock A.M.

Memorials in Francis's name to:
Tamaqua Rescue Squad No. 1
19 Pine Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Service Schedule

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

4:30 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc

655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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Celebration of Life

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc

655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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