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Francis Grimes, A Huntington Native And Army Vet, Dies At 86

Grimes served in the U.S. Army.

Francis W. Grimes, who lived in Huntington and served in the U.S. Army, died on Feb. 6. He was 86.

Beloved husband of the late Beatrice. Loving father of Rosalind & Stephen Gazes and the late Vincent. Adored grandfather of Shannon & Meredith. Dear brother of Arthur & brother-in-law of Dianne. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station, Thursday & Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn, Saturday 9AM. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Greenlawn, NY.

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