Francis X. Lynch

Francis X. Lynch, age 102, passed on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline A. (Sherlock) Lynch, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Sacramento, CA to the late William J. and Mary Perpetua (Cecconi) Lynch, he grew up in Boston. He graduated from Cathedral High School, class of 1938 where he had been the Past President of the Alumni Association.

Frank retired from Warren Andrews Lithograph Co. of Bedford as a pressman and press mechanic. He was very involved with the Boy Scouts, both in Boston and Lynn with his sons. He was an active member of St. Pius V Church where he served as Adult Altar Server, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Home Bound Visitor. He was involved with the Holy Name Society, serving as President, an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Habitat for Humanity, and many other ministries. He was a very proud member of the Knights of Columbus Valladolid Council #70. He and Pauline spent many a time at the bazaars, parties and of course Bingo, where he was the money taker. He attained a 3rd Degree and had the unique distinction of being named Irishman of the Year in 1986 and Italian of the Year in 2014!

Frank was brother to the late Cleo I. Mahoney, age 106, of Natick, and William J. Lynch of Westford. He was predeceased by his daughter Christine M. Lynch and his son Donald F.X. Lynch, whom he cared for until their deaths. Left to cherish his memory and carry on his stories and sense of humor are son, Gregory P. Lynch, and his wife Tracy, of Kingston, NH, and daughter, Elizabeth A. Dropski, and her husband William, of Hampton, VA. Frank was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 2 of whom have passed, and 9 great-grandchildren.

However you knew him, you encountered a very spiritual, unfiltered, loving, generous, and comedic individual. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Family and friends are invited to attend Frank’s Visitation on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. His Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Pius V church, 215 Maple Street, Lynn at 10:00 am – Please meet at the church. Burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.

All are welcome to gather after the services at the Knights of Columbus.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Frank to St. Pius V Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, or the Knights of Columbus #70.