BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Zis-Sweeney and St. Laurent Funeral Home

26 Kinsley Street

Nashua, New Hampshire

Frank Graboski Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2017.

Francis E. Graboski, a resident of Nashua, passed away on November 3, 2017. Francis was born on April 1, 1933 to Joseph Graboski and Jennie Kozlowski in Hartford, CT. He was married to his loving wife of 60 years Leona M. Graboski (Wronski).

Francis served his country in the U.S Army from 1953-1961, and then graduated with a MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Francis was also a parishor of St. Louis de Gonzague in Nashua, and loved to golf and play bridge.

He is survived by his daughters Patty DeFranceso and her husband Greg of Marina Del Rey CA, Linda Shinn and her fiancé Richard Heath of Loudon NH, Maryjane Quimby and her husband David of Merrimack NH, and Pamela Forcier and her husband Bob of Nashua NH. His sisters Alice Marcoux of Rhode Island, Roseanne Malone and her husband Joseph of California, and Marie Fordham and her husband Fred of Virginia. His grandchildren Kristen Ellspermann and her husband Vince of Nashua NH, Andrew Quimby of Merrimack NH, Brian Quimby of North Andover MA, William Shinn of New York NY, Matthew Shinn of Nashua NH, and Ryan and Owen Forcier of Nashua NH, and his two great grandchildren Scarlett and Victoria Ellsperman of Nashua NH.

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November 6, 2017

Mary Bob Hagmann

Frank was delightful. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and hope family and friends help during this time of grief. May the many happy memories shared bring comfort to you all.

November 5, 2017

Norma Whitney

Frank was my newphew Bobby's father=in-law and his best buddy I'll never forget the good times anb fun cook outs we had at Bobby and Pamela's home. Sorry I can't make it. Love Auntie Norma

November 5, 2017

The Rae's

We did not know Frank personally however , we have had the pleasure to have his Daughters and grandchildren in our lives. They are a genuine loving family. We are very sorry for your loss.

November 5, 2017

Patty DeFrancesco

My father was an amazing family man who would do anything for us. I already miss you Dad! XO

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November 5, 2017

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Sandra Marcoux

I was very sad to hear of your loss and extend my deepest condolences. May the God of comfort embrace you during this difficult time as your fond memories sustain you with each passing day.

November 3, 2017

The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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