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Francis S. Nero
Posted 6/13/07
Francis S. Nero, 86 LAUREL - Francis S. Nero of Laurel went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2007, in Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He was 86. He was born in Whitesville to the late G. …
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Francis S. Nero
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Francis S. Nero, 86
LAUREL - Francis S. Nero of Laurel went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2007, in Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He was 86.
He was born in Whitesville to the late G. Santo Nero and Teodora Nero.
Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and patriot.
He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army"s 4th Infantry Division 12th Regiment.
He received two Purple Hearts, five Bronze Battle Stars and a Presidential Citation for outstanding military service.
Mr. Nero"s division served in the Battle of the Bulge and many battles along the France-Germany borders.
His military accomplishments spotlighted him in a movie "Delaware: Voices of World War II."
He retired as a cabinetmaker and woodworker in 1985. He was also known for his vegetable stand on Broadcreek Road and his award-winning tomatoes and corn.
He attended Trinity UM Church in Laurel, American Legion Post 18 and the Laurel Senior Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie Nero, in 2006.
He is survived by his son, Frank Nero of New Jersey; his daughter, Cynthia Matthews and her husband, Michael of Laurel; grandchildren, Sally Nero and Deborah Nero of New Jersey and Alexander Matthews of Laurel; brothers, Tony and Nick Nero of Laurel and Joe Nero of Florida; sisters, Mary Galbriath and Elizabeth West of Lewes; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West St., Laurel. Friends and Family may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Tina Whaley will officiate.
Internment with full military honors will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made in his name to: Coastal Hospice at the Lake 2604 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.
LAUREL - Francis S. Nero of Laurel went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2007, in Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He was 86.
He was born in Whitesville to the late G. Santo Nero and Teodora Nero.
Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and patriot.
He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army"s 4th Infantry Division 12th Regiment.
He received two Purple Hearts, five Bronze Battle Stars and a Presidential Citation for outstanding military service.
Mr. Nero"s division served in the Battle of the Bulge and many battles along the France-Germany borders.
His military accomplishments spotlighted him in a movie "Delaware: Voices of World War II."
He retired as a cabinetmaker and woodworker in 1985. He was also known for his vegetable stand on Broadcreek Road and his award-winning tomatoes and corn.
He attended Trinity UM Church in Laurel, American Legion Post 18 and the Laurel Senior Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie Nero, in 2006.
He is survived by his son, Frank Nero of New Jersey; his daughter, Cynthia Matthews and her husband, Michael of Laurel; grandchildren, Sally Nero and Deborah Nero of New Jersey and Alexander Matthews of Laurel; brothers, Tony and Nick Nero of Laurel and Joe Nero of Florida; sisters, Mary Galbriath and Elizabeth West of Lewes; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West St., Laurel. Friends and Family may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Tina Whaley will officiate.
Internment with full military honors will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made in his name to: Coastal Hospice at the Lake 2604 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.
