Obituary of Francis X. Colden, Sr.

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Francis X. Colden, Sr., 85, Royersford Francis X. Colden, Sr., 85, widower of Mary Agnes (Dunne), died Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Sellersville to the late Henry and the late Anna (Montague) Colden. Frank graduated from Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City, NJ, he joined the U.S. Marines where he proudly served in the Korean War. After his military service, Frank lived in the King of Prussia area and worked at Malvern Preparatory School in maintenance. Family was a very important part of his life. He enjoyed camping and travel to his home in the mountains. Frank loved sports and his Philadelphia teams. He leaves behind seven loving children: Frank Colden, Jr., Paula Staneruck, Gerry Colden, Mary Niehls, Christine Clark, Dolores Sessler, and Patti Gill. His brother: Richard Colden, Sr. and sister Mary Creaghe; nineteen Grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. Preceding in death his daughter: Cina Shaw, Grandson: Francis X Colden III and his three brothers: Harry Colden, William Colden and John Colden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 838 Walnut St. Royersford, PA 19468. With the Monsignor Bolger officiating. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 pm Friday evening, March 24, 2017 in the funeral home, 135 Bridge Street, Spring City, PA. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories in Limerick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the, American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Online tributes and donations can be made on the funeral home website: www.sgsfuneralhome.com. All arrangements are being handled by Shalkop, Grace & Strunk, FH 135 Bridge St. Spring City, PA 19475.
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Friday
24
March

Visitation at Funeral Home

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 24, 2017
Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
135 Bridge Street
Spring City, Pennsylvania, United States
Saturday
25
March

Mass

10:00 am
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic
838 Walnut Street
Royersford, Pennsylvania, United States
Saturday
25
March

Final Resting Place

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Limerick Garden Of Memories
44 Swamp Pike
Limerick, Pennsylvania, United States
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1931 - 2017

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