Franklin Fell, 82, of Fishkill and formerly of Vermont, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Hudson Valley Hospital Center.
Born in Atlantic City, NJ on March 28, 1931, he was the son of Franklin and Veronica Logan Fell. Frank was employed as a supervisor with Grand Union Food Markets until his retirement. He was a parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill and a member of St. Mary's Council #4065, Knights of Columbus.
On March 31, 1951 in Oradell, NJ, Frank married Suzanne Keeney who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, William Fell and wife Lynn of Vanceboro, NC, Stephen Fell of Pollocksville, NC, Robert Fell and his wife Liz of Mahopac, Michael Fell and wife Marie of Mission Viejo, CA, Patricia Herring of Hopewell Junction and Frances Lay and husband Clive of Colts Neck, NJ; his sister, Nancy Koetter of Houston, TX; his brother, Gerard Fell of Austin, TX; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Joyce Fell, in January.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a service at 3pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary, Mother of the Church, PO Box 780, Fishkill, NY 12524. For driving directions, online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Frank's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.