Francis K. Kessing

Francis Frank KessingOf Millerton, PALeft this world to join his heavenly family on Friday August 22, 2008. Frank was born on June 9, 1920 in Cincinnati, OH to Frank and Rose Kessing. On August 9, 1941, Frank married Helen Forsyth, his loving wife of 66 years, who predeceased him on November 12, 2007. Surviving Frank are his children; Russ (Kim) Kessing, of Green Valley, AZ, Bob (Rachel) Kessing of Dubois, PA, Paul (Rita) Kessing of Andover, PA, Kathy Kessing, of Millerton, PA, Ginny (Mike) Sheehe, Elmira, NY, Jerry (Blanche) Kessing, of Mansfield, PA, Frank (Shelly) Kessing of Millerton, PA. 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother, Rev. Bernardine Kessing of Boston, MA, Frank was also predeceased by his daughter, Pat Ham, and brothers, James & Robert Kessing. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Frank was a tool & Die maker for over 60 years. He worked at the Remington Rand in Elmira from 1939-1969, and at MEGA Tool in Elmira from 1969 until his retirement in 2002. Always a kind and patient man, Frank will be missed by his family and friends. Frank was a communicant of St. Marys Church. Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday August 25, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday August 27, in St. Marys Church, Franklin St. Elmira, NY at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Pauls Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Those wishing may make memorials to St. Marys Church 224 Franklin St., Elmira, NY 14904