James R. Francisco

Jim was born November 10, 1951 to Lester C. and Nora A. Brady Francisco in Penn Yan.

He graduated in 1969 from Penn Yan Academy. He worked around his parents’ home on Stiles Road and was a sports enthusiast; he enjoyed watching baseball and football on television.

Jim is survived by his father, Lester (Margaret) Francisco of Penn Yan; brother, John L. (Nance) Francisco of Penn Yan; daughter, Ann (John) Murphy of Penn Yan; niece, Amie Francisco; and nephew, John Francisco. He was predeceased by his mother, Nora.

A funeral service will be held at Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:30AM. Interment will be held Monday, December 12, 2011 at 1pm at St. Michael's Cemetery in Penn Yan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Francisco’s name may be sent to Himrod Conservation Club, 770 Rice Hill Rd., Himrod, NY 14842.