BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories Funeral Home

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

Francis McMurray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 2, 2014.

Francis Antony McMurray died at the age of 90 on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was the son of the late Caroline Antony and Francis Joseph McMurray. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Francis, his brothers, Bernard C. McMurray and Frederick H. McMurray, his sisters, Frances Stilley, Blanche Stasswender and Isabel Charbonnet. Francis was married first to the late Ettie Lee King and secondly to the late Yvonne LeCompte. He is survived by his two daughters, Susan Coney and her husband Paul, and Catherine Yennie and her husband Vi, his sister, Carolyn Nelson of Austin, Tx., two grandsons, Peter Cannizzaro,IV and Chris Pizzuto, four great-grandchildren, Caroline and Colby Cannizzaro, and Nicholas and Marley Pizzuto. Francis was also blessed with an extended family consisting of 2 sons, Robert Lecompte, Charles LeCompte and wife Pam, three grandchildren, Logan LeCompte, Denae McCoy and husband Brian, Lacey Beckering and husband Bryan, four great- grandchildren, Ada and Angel Siena McCoy, Nolan and Auna Beckering, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Francis retired from South Central Bell with 30 years of service. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Rita Church in Harahan, where he enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years and spent countless hours volunteering to help with the structural maintenance of the church and school. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Traveling around the United States in the travel trailer allowed him to relax and experience the variety of people in our nation. Learning was a lifelong job for Francis. He was a perfectionist and very mechanically inclined. He was a master of many trades and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. Francis was truly a very special man. Those who knew him will surely miss his friendly smile and caring personality.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Monday, May 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm, where friends may call after 12:00 pm. Interment to follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

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May 8, 2014

Cheryl Faust

Susan, Cathy, Peter and families,
I was saddened by your loss. Francis was a delightful man. I have fond memories of our camping trips to Gulf Shores. May you fell the prayers of all of us who loved him.

May 6, 2014

Peter L Cannizzaro III

As I suggested at the celebration of Francis' Life we now have a special advocate looking out for us. He is not with us here now but I have only good memories of his love and spirit. He was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Peter

Posted by Peter L Cannizzaro III

May 5, 2014

Cynthia Cannizzaro

Susan, Peter IV and families It is a sad day when you loose someone so close to you. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. He was always sweet to me and I only have fond memories of him and his sweet spirit. Much love, Cynthia

Posted by Cynthia Cannizzaro

May 5, 2014

George and Debbie Becnel

To: Susan, Cathy, and families, We wish to send our condolences, you will be in our prayers and thoughts. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will always remember when we were growing up, your dad piddling around the house always whistling. Love, Debbie Mendel Becnel

May 4, 2014

Tom & Gloria Nelson

Susan,
We wish to send our condolences and to like you know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

May 3, 2014

Ray and Lorraine Weindel

To Cathy, Vic, Chris, Nick and Marly, We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers and in our hearts.

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