Claude A. Francis, also known as “Tony,” of Estate Grove Place died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Bridgeport, Conn.
He was preceded in death by his son, Antonio Francis; and brother, Wilbur H. Francis Sr.
He is survived by his children: Claudia Denice Francis, Claude Antonio Francis Jr. and Joseph A. Francis Lawrence; grandchildren: Ninotchka R. Sanes Francis, Joannys Sanes Francis, Keanu Mora Francis, Austin Mora Francis and Falcon Mora Francis; and great-grandchild, Neyshleane Y. Hernandez Sanes;
He is also survived by adopted children: Velina L. Frederick, Hubert Lorenzo Frederick and Claudia V. Frederick; siblings: Estia A. Francis, Magdalen E. Francis-Benjamin, Denice D. Francis-Parris, Mae A. Francis, Lorna T. Francis-Delano A. Francis Sr. and Terance D. Francis; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other family and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church, Frederiksted, St. Croix. The viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
