Francis E. Simkewicz, 85, a resident of Bradenton, Florida, and a former resident of Central New York, passed away Tuesday, October 4th, at the Blake Medical Center in Florida.

Frank was born in Winchendon, Massachusetts, the son of the late Francis and Agnes (Kotowski) Simkewicz.

He was a graduate of Gardner High School in Gardner, MA, and later served in the United States Marine Corps.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the advertising sales department of the Syracuse Post-Standard. He was formerly the advertising manager for the Oswego Palladium Times.

Frank loved golf, playing the accordion, skiing, and being with his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Sandra F. Simkewicz; his second wife, Helen B. Simkewicz; a son, Jonathan Simkewicz; and a brother, Richard Simkewicz.

He leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Niesha and John Anderson of Oswego; four grandchildren, Tyler Sheffield, Connor Sheffield, Hannah Anderson, and Sonja Anderson; and a very close friend, Joy Lastra of Bradenton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Monday, in St. Peter's Church, Oswego.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Dewitt.

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 Sunday, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home in Oswego.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 5005 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, NY, 13057; or at www.wish.org.