Patricia Francisco, 90
Dan McClelland
An 11a.m. Funeral Mass for Patricia “Patty” Eileen Flint Francisco, age 90 of Tupper Lake, was held on Monday, July 17, 2023 at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake.
Patty passed away on July 10, 2023. She is survived by her daughters May Francisco of Tupper Lake, Lawrice Taylor of Lake Clear and sons David Francisco of Tupper Lake and Danial (Brenda) from Paul Smiths.
Patty is also survived by her grandchildren, Ayla Keniston (Kyle Dercouchier), Christina MacNamara, Ethan Francisco and Elizabeth Francisco (Andrew Casta) as well as great grandchildren Alica, Brenden, Macie May and Eloise Marie.
She is predeceased by her parents and siblings Barbara Anne, Nelson Alvin, Dorthey May, Frances Elizabeth, George Arthur and Charles Edwin.
Patty was born on May 29, 1933, in Syracuse, N.Y., to the late Cecil Calvin Flint and Elizabeth Electa Hiltz. She and her siblings attended a one-room schoolhouse until eighth grade, where her mother had been the sole educator.
In 1951, Patty graduated from St. Lawrence Central High School in Brasher Falls, N.Y. and went on to graduate from the Ithaca School of Practical Nursing in 1956.
She married Wendell D. Francisco in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on October 20, 1954.
In conjunction with her long and rewarding nursing career, Patty completed the Lay Preaching Program of Auburn Seminary in 1989 and went on to serve many local congregations and campsite ministries.
Patty’s greatest joys came from working with children, especially playing “Mrs. Santa Claus” during the holiday season. Patty also worked with children at the 4-H Camp Overlook in Owl’s Head, NY. She was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, softball, and even shooting competitions. Patty was also a very talented seamstress.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Patty’s memory to the Tupper Community Lake Food Pantry, located at 179 Demars Blvd Suite 2, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.