Francis R. Gariepy passed away peacefully December 18, 2014 at his home in Port Charlotte, Fl.
He was born May 26, 1951 in Calumet, MI., the son of the late Edith and Robert Gariepy.
He graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1971.
He was employed by Michigan Bell Systems and AT&T for almost 15 years. He then ran his own communication business for about five years before finding employment at Michigan Tech. There he worked as a Telecommunication Engineer for 20 years. He retired in 2013 to his home in Florida.
He was a former member of the Hubbell Fire Department.
He enjoyed jam sessions with local musicians in both Michigan and Florida.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother Donald.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debra;
son David of Hubbell MI and daughter Karen of San Diego CA;
grandchildren, Lars, Richelle, Keira and Corey;
sisters, Patricia (Michael) Israel of Las Vegas NV, Linda Duchaine of Lake Linden
brothers, Charles (Heather) Gariepy of Farmington Hills MI, and Bruce (Peggy) Gariepy of Laurium
and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet on Monday January 19, 2014 from 3-7 PM. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM in the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with Pastor Bob White to officiate.
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