William “Tony” Francis, 73, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wales, United Kingdom on January 9, 1948, was the son of the late Harold and Francesca Simeoli Francis, and grew up in New Haven. He was a self-employed painter all of his life. Father of Anthony William Goriss and his wife Claire Oestreicher. Grandfather of Esme Goriss. Brother of Thomas Francis, Rita Pires, Patricia Moore, Valarie Jimenez and the late Francisco Francis. Also survived by his loving companion Shirley Cheeks, many nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends may call at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home on Friday evening, July 23, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00.
Tony, you have left us way too young. You were so witty about you. I remember you going way back in the late 60’s.
Our condolences to your entire family.
The Gouveia Family
To my big brother
I pray that your
Soul finds peace
I’ll miss you
Your little sister Valarie
Tony, Claire and Esme
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan
Will always remember the good times we had and never forget you my brother. Will miss you until we meet again
I am sorry for the loss to your family. Sending lots of love and support
My favorite uncle,
You always made the kids and I smile and giggle and were a gentle giant w/a huge heart. Our weekly phone calls will be missed. RIP
Rita. Giovanna and Natalia
I will miss our monthly talks. You kept me connected to the family and I appreciated that so much. You will be greatly missed!
rest in peace my cousion .
now you meet your mom and dad
Tony my cousin,,,
So sorry to hear,,,
But we’ll meet again,,,
Rest in peace cousin,,,
My Heart is beyond broken💔 So wish time was on Our side here on Earth ya just can’t imagine🙄…Our paths will cross on the other side one day then we will have an Eternity…🙏 until then please guide my Lil family & I from above😇💜 I find Peace in knowing you are in GODS hands…Rest Easy My Pops! Sending So Much Love to you above!!! Your daughter Jessie Lyn, Paul & Grandson Tommy! xoxo 💜🎶💛🙏💛🎶💜
My Heart is beyond broken💔 So wish time was on Our side here on Earth ya just can’t imagine🙄…Our paths will cross on the other side one day then we will have an Eternity…🙏 until then please guide my Lil family & I from above😇💜 I find Peace in knowing you are in GODS hands…Rest Easy My Pops! Sending So Much Love to you above!!! Your daughter Jessie Lyn, Sin Inlaw Paul & Grandson Tommy! xoxo 💜🎶💛🙏💛🎶💜