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Francis Larkins Obituary
October 3, 1938 - May 26, 2025
Francis J. Larkins, "Frank", 86 of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Shore Medical Center with his family by his side.
Born in Upper Darby, PA to the late James J. and Anna B.(nee Fox) Larkins. Frank was a graduate of West Catholic High School and LaSalle University.
He had worked as a Claims Adjuster and retired with Aetna. He continued working in Real Estate. He was Owner/Broker/Realtor for Shore Realty in Ocean City and most recently as a Private Investigator.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his Wife: Ann Dougherty Larkins in 2020.
Surviving are his daughters: Lisa (Robert) Matera, Susan (Joseph) Kelly, Kerry (Francis) Alejandrino. Also surviving are seven grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 30, 2025 from 9:30am until 10:45am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Cabrini R. C. Church, 2nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, NJ.
Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery, Palermo, NJ.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Condolences may be left for the family at www.godfreyfuneralhome.com
The Godfrey Funeral Home of Ocean City
809 Central Ave., Ocean City, NJ 08226
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Karen Barlow
May 30, 2025
My deepest sympathies to your family. I'll always remember your father fondly. His words of wisdom to me were "you only live once"!
Kim Hanhauser
May 29, 2025
May he rest in peace with his Brother and Sisters. Hard to believe how time flies. I pray his wonderful Daughters and Sons-in/law took great care of him during his illness. RIP
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