Francis V Nelson

FRANCIS V. NELSON, age 93, Inverness, died January 11, 2014 surrounded by his family. Francis was born on November 18, 1920 in Bronx, NY to the late Eric and Catherine (Foy) Nelson. Francis served our country in the United States Navy. He married his wife Lorraine after his discharge from the military. He was a sanitation worker for the City of New York for many years during which he owned and operated Nelson Brothers Roofing and Siding with his brother Ed. He enjoyed traveling and socializing with family and friends and in later years playing cards with his son and grandsons. Francis was a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors who will treasure his memory include sons Sean F. (Beth) Nelson, Montgomery, NY, Eric G. (Susan) Nelson, Inverness; daughters Rita L. Smith, Leslie J. (George) Covino, Deborah A. Nelson, all of Inverness, Kim Ronaldson (George Fritzsch) Montgomery, NY; his brother Joseph Nelson; 22 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine in 2012 and brothers Edward and Alan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will follow with military honors at Florida National Cemetery. The family will greet friends in visitation from 5-7 PM on Thursday at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 in lieu of flowers.