Obituary of Francis E. Coleman

Francis E. Coleman, Jr., age 76, of Vienna, passed away on December 14, 2014 at Oneida Healthcare. Francis was born in Rome on November 1, 1938 to the late Francis E. Sr. and Joann Radziejewicz Coleman. He attended school in Westmoreland. Francis was married to the former Carole Davids. He worked as a construction electrician for IBEW. Francis was a loving grandfather and great grandfather and his family brought him much joy. He was a big union guy, having worked for one for many years. He was a member of the Rome Polish Home and the Vernon Elks Club. Francis is survived by his three daughters, April Nylund of Sylvan Beach, Joann Huther of Rome, and Billie Coleman of Verona; three sons and a daughter in law, Truman Coleman of Utica, Cole and Cindy Coleman of Massena, and Casey Coleman of Sylvan Beach; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his former wife, Carole Coleman; a sister and brother in law, Joan and Richard Worchuck of San Antonio, TX; and a sister in law, Carolee Coleman of Beaver, PA. He was predeceased by a son in law, Russell Huther, Jr. and four brothers, Edmund, John, Stan and George Coleman. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.