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Official Obituary of

Francis H. Knowles, Jr.

September 21, 1969 ~ April 29, 2024 (age 54) 54 Years Old

Francis Knowles, Jr. Obituary

Francis Henry Knowles, Jr., 54, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the company of angels.

Beloved son of Francis Knowles, Sr. and Nancy Knowles.  Loving brother of Jennifer J. Knowles.  Dedicated father of Julian Gargano and sincerest friend of Carolyn Gargano.  A “teasing” uncle to Amanda Knowles, Russell, Nicole and Sophia Bramble.  Great uncle to Aria and Abram Nunez.  Special nephew to the late Aunt Jane & Uncle Bill Beeler and Aunt Patti Lavala.  Devoted nephew to John (Helen) Knowles and family of Texas, the late William and Lorraine Knowles and their families of Mullica Hill, the late Joseph Knowles and family and Joanne Knowles.  Close cousin and childhood roommates to Nancy (Steven) Rabchuk and Natalie Stoddart and their families.  He will be remembered for his unending “teasing” Sense of Humor and his Fantastic Smile.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Monday May 6th from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 420 South Main St., Williamstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Parish / St. Mary’s RC Church, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094. Interment Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin.

In lieu of flowers the family request a donation be made in memory of Francis to Our Lady of Peace Parish at the above address.

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Services

Viewing
Sunday
May 5, 2024

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home
420 South Main St.
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Viewing
Monday
May 6, 2024

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home
420 South Main St.
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Funeral Mass
Monday
May 6, 2024

10:00 AM
Our Lady of Peace Parish / St. Mary's R.C. Church
32 Carroll Ave.
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Committal
Monday
May 6, 2024

11:45 AM
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
260 White Horse Pike
Berlin, NJ 08009

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