Francis J. Carroll, Sr., age 91, of New Castle, DE passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the Accent Care Hospice Unit, Christiana Hospital.
Francis was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Norman F. and Pauline C. (Munzer) Carroll. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Francis was employed by Electric Hose and Rubber Co. and later worked for Spence Security.
Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Eva A. Carroll; daughter, Patricia A. Abel; grandson, Luis Carroll; granddaughter, Tina Carroll; sisters, Margaret Ellis, Pauline King, Barbara Kemp; brothers, William Carroll and Ronald Carroll.
He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his daughter, Tammy (Abel) Hernandez (Fidel); daughter, Pauline Ayala; son, Francis J. Carroll, Jr. (Nancy); daughter, Norma (Carroll) Rosa (Edwin); granddaughter, Lynette (Carroll) Peurifoy (Kevin); 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Norman W. Carroll (Marie); sister, Elizabeth Hastings (Doug); and many nieces and nephews.
A Viewing will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 9am to 10am at Gebhart Funeral Home, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, where a Funeral Service will begin at 10am. Entombment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Hwy., New Castle, DE 19720.
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