Francis Joseph Gies, age 61, born on January 12, 1958 passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on February 9, 2019 after a long courageous battle with COPD.
He was born in Philadelphia PA, raised in Camden NJ, and resided in Cherry Hill NJ.
Beloved son of late Francis Gies and the late Natalie Hargrove Gies Daly. Survived by his 5 children, Jennifer Gies (Joel), Beatrice Gies, Francis Gies, David Gies and Amanda Gies and his 9 grandchildren. Brother to the late Lorraine Gies Kircher Costanzo, he is also survived by sister Sarah Gies Carangelo Torres (Joe), Dawn Gies Warrington (Tom) and brother David Gies; also his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Frank was very artistic in so many ways. He loved to draw, build things, fix things, he enjoyed fishing, crabbing and trips to the islands, and most of all his children.
The family of Francis Gies invite you to attend his visitation Friday, February 15, 2019 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Saint Joseph's Pro-Cathedral, 2907 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105. where Frank's Funeral Mass will begin at 11 am. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org
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