FRANCES R. PRENDERGAST
December 6, 2015
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – Frances R. Prendergast, 93, formerly of Seaway Avenue, passed away Sunday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown. Her wishes came true as she passed while in the company of her loving family.
She was born January 27, 1922 at home in Salt Springville, Cherry Valley, NY, daughter of Frank and Una Etta Riesdorph Ripple.
Frances married James P. Prendergast, “her handsome Irishman,” on June 3, 1944 in Utica, NY. Mr. Prendergast died December 13, 1996 at their cottage on Seaway Ave., Alexandria Bay, NY.
Frances was the eldest of eight children and is survived by brothers Wesley and Theodore. Previously deceased were brothers Warren and Richard and sisters Iris, Elizabeth and Roberta. She raised her family in Utica and summered on Wellesley Island. In 1996, she and James moved to Seaway Ave., Alexandria Bay.
She was a loving wife and mother who always said her family was her world. Frances resided at Summit Village for one year and said her care providers at Summit were her second family.
She is survived by three sons, David and his wife, Mary Ann of Voorheesville, NY, Vincent and his wife, Mary Ellen of Wellesley Island, NY and James P. Jr. of Utica, NY and Wellesley Island, two daughters, Mrs. James (Cynthia) Mecomber, of Alexandria Bay, NY and Jane M. Prendergast of Tully, NY, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Graveside services will be planned in the spring of 2016 at Riverside Cemetery, Wellesley Island.
Arrangements are with Costello Funeral Service, Alexandria Bay.
Online condolences may be made on www.costellofuneralservice.com.
I can’t begin to tell you all how much your sweet mom meant to me and the staff at the Summit, she truly was one of a kind. She knew every single one of us by name, she always knew what was going on. Walking back in to work and not seeing her will be so hard, no one can ever take her place. She will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I’ll miss seeing all of your smiley faces. Take care, with love from Nichola
Frances will be missed as much as she is loved. I have so many happy memories from her. Please know you are in my prayers.
“Yavettie”
So sorry to read of Fran’s passing. She was such a lovely person and always had a smile for everyone. She was a good friend to our Mom, Phyllis Feinberg and they sure enjoyed their time together in the dining room! I am sure that they are sitting together up above, entertaining all who can hear them.
Franny is Home! I just love her and her zest for life! She made me laugh and showed how much she cared about me as a person, not just as a caregiver. She left me wondering who the patient was! She is so loved and has left a wonderful legacy on this earth. I’m not crying because I see her happy smiling face and it makes me giggle. I look forward to seeing this angel in heaven! Big bear hugs for her wonderful family!
I will miss Fran a lot . She was a very special lady.. I think her and Phyllis are up there having a cucumber sandwich and
rice pudding. I think of her every day and I miss seeing the rest of you.
I Love You Mom.
You never said anything bad about a person. You were always looking on the bright side.
Sharp as tack. I will miss you. I will keep after Jay to finish the crossword puzzles-that you so much liked to accomplish everyday.
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To the children of my dear Aunt Frances,
My heart breaks for all of you for the pain you are
feeling at the loss of your Mother. She was the sweetest,
kindness lady. I’m so happy to have shared the visits with her this
summer and fall. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by
all who had the privilege of knowing her.
My love and prayers to you all,
Your cousin Karen
Frances will be missed by many people. I am blessed that I knew her . God bless to Cindy Denise and the rest of the family.
MaFran is now in heaven sitting under the apple tree with Bud. Love her always, Cheryl
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful Lady.
So sorry to here to here about aunt Frances. I can remember our family traveling to New York from Salem, Ohio for our summer vacation and spending time Frances and her family. What great times I have to remember, her spaghetti and meatballs were the best. Please accept my deepest condolences. Warren Ripple’s son William Ripple