Obituary of Francis C. Routier

Francis C. Routier Cuba, NY Francis C. Routier, 89, of Cuba, passed away peacefully Monday (September 26, 2016) at his home. Born May 25, 1927 in Rochester he was the son of Charles and Regina Morse Routier. On June 26, 1948 at St. Helen's Church in Rochester he married Nylda Marie Atkinson who predeceased him November 25, 1999. Mr. Routier was a veteran of WWII having served with the US Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed at a Base in Key West, FL. He had been employed as a professional firefighter for the City of Rochester for 35 years where he retired as a lieutenant. He was a longtime member of the Firefighters Union and he enjoyed the outdoors. Surviving are 4 children Nylda Marie Lewis and Robin Lowe, both of Greer, SC, Ralph (René) Routier of Seattle, WA and Theresa (George) Latta of Inman, SC; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 1 sister Mary Greene of Chili; 1 brother Richard (Laurie) Routier of Newark and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters Doris Noga, Jean Wyant, John Routier, Louis Routier, Robert Routier and Patricia Leckinger. The family will be present to receive friends on Monday (October 3, 2016) from 10-10:30am at St. Mary of the Angels Church, 202 S. Union St. Olean. A memorial mass will begin at 10:30am in the church. Rev. David Tourville, associate pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.