Francis "Franny" Somensky Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Francis A. Somensky, Sr. “Franny”. Peacefully passed away on August 30, 2019 at the University of Penn Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on September 22, 1945 to Anthony and Catherine (nee: Zolinas) Somensky. As a child he attended St. Philip Neri School and later was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School. Franny enjoyed playing basketball at school, Herron Park, Burke Playground and later on with Passon A.A. He met and married the love of his life Kathleen and together they raised their family in the same great neighborhood where they wsre raised. Francis was a retiree of the ILA Longshore, PMTA Union Local 1291. He also was an active member of the EOMAA and was involved with their sports programs. Franny loved to share stories of his youth about when he played basketball. He was very instrumental in shaping many of the younger children within our community through the EOM programs. He loved spending time at the Jersey shore at his house in North Wildwood. He took great pride in maintaining his property and making his pool the cleanest on the island. Francis will be remembered as a man who loved to make others laugh whether he was telling stories or singing and entertaining but most of all he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen (nee: Kelly); his daughter Kellyanne (Eddie Bryson) Yurkow and by his best friend and son, Francis A. Somensky Jr.; proud and doting pop of Michael (Robin) Yurkow, Kelsey (Casper Smit) Yurkow and Karissa (Adam Przybyszewski) Yurkow and great grandpop of Thomas Urbanas Jr., Margaux Yurkow, Piper Yurkow and Madelyn Przybyszewski; brother of Bobby (Peggy) Somensky. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives, friends, brothers of PMTA, local 1291 and member of the Edward O’Malley AA are invited to his visitation Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. A second visitation will be held Thursday morning from 9-10:20am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 3rd & Reed Sts. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30am. Burial private. Donations in his memory can be made to Edward O’Malley Athletic Association, 138 Moore St. Phila., PA 19148.

Francis "Franny" Somensky

September 22, 1945 - August 30, 2019

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Francis "Franny" Somensky

September 22, 1945 - August 30, 2019

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