Francis L.”Fran” Odell – 81 – formerly of Arkport, died Sunday evening (March 20, 2016) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.
Born in Hornell on October 29, 1934, he was the son of Everett & Eileen (O’Laughlin) Odell.
Fran grew up in Arkport and was a graduate of Arkport Central School. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving his country for four years during the Korean Conflict.
Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, Fran returned to Arkport and was employed at the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad for several years. He moved to Kansas City, MO to attend trade school where he became a licensed electrician.
Fran resided for a time in Plattsburg, NY and later moved to the Rochester, NY area. He was employed for over 30 years at Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, retiring about 16 years ago as an Electronic Technician. Following his retirement, he moved back to the Arkport where he lived for about 9 years, returning to Rochester in 2009.
He was a member of the Arkport American Legion and throughout his lifetime enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to travel and “search for treasure” by walking the beaches & parks with his metal detector. His greatest joy was simply being with his family!
Fran was married on April 5, 1958 to the former Marie Rechichi who died in 2009.
Surviving are his daughter, Stacey (Todd) Greanier of Rochester; 3 sisters, Connie Leyman of South Carolina, Doris Stewart of Hornell and Norma Michaels of Canandaigua; 2 grandsons, Maximilian Greanier and Tiberius Greanier; many nieces & nephews.
The family of Francis L. “Fran” Odell will receive friends on Tuesday (March 29, 2016) from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM (noon) at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where a Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 12:00 PM (Noon) with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Fran’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital, C/O Stacey Greanier, 47 sunrise Crescent, Rochester, NY 14622. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
In recognition of Fran’s service to his country during the Korean Conflict, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
To Uncle Fran: First may I say Thank You for your service to our country. I am saddened at your passing. You were always good to me and my family and you were a great uncle and role model. As you know I spent some time living with you and Aunt Marie one summer while I worked in Rochester. To a young man out on his own for the first time you were a great source of family and friendship. I learned also from you about being a man and having responsibilities. Stacey was only a child of 5 or 6 back then but I remember our times together. May you rest eternally with Aunt Marie at your side. No more tears or sorrow and no more pain. God Bless You !!
To Stacey: I want you to know that your father will always be watching over you and your family. May God grant you his peace.
You are always welcome in Cincinnati. You are a part of our family and always will be. I hope to see you at the lake on July 10th this year. Please consider attending.. Hope to see you there,,,Marty.