Francis James Powell

Francis James Powell, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 13th 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Francis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 14th, 1935, to Marie Edna (Freeman) and Francis Abraham Powell. Francis was predeceased by his parents, Marie and Francis Powell; his loving wife, Geraldine Ann Powell; his sister, Marie Higgins; his son, Kevin Powell; his granddaughter, Brianna Christina Powell; and his grandson, Ian Francis Powell.

He is survived by his sons, Jay Powell and his partner, Jennifer Desiato, and Brian Powell and his wife, DonnaMaria Powell; his loving grandchildren, Ashley M. Stafford and her husband, Joshua Stafford, Courtney L. Powell, Lisa A Monterosso, Nicole T. Powell, Matthew J Powell and his wife, Kurri Powell, and Andrea E Powell; his great-grandchildren, Jayda M Powell, Scarlett Rae Powell, Amelia M Stafford, Aiden M Schulze, Edward Slavin, Sarah Slavin, Matthias I Sheehan, Ian M Sheehan, Emma E Sheehan, Edward W Hatch, Nicholas T Hatch, Olivia A Sadlik-Powell, Elizabeth W Fisher-Powell and we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of yet another great-grandchild, Caleb Stafford; he also leaves behind many other relatives and close friends.

Family was the cornerstone of his existence, he will be missed terribly and remembered fondly by his family and friends. 

When it comes to Frank, where do we begin? After graduating North Catholic High School in 1952, Francis worked as a butcher until he joined the United States Army in 1957, and then married the love of his life Geraldine Ann Brennan. He served valiantly and as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division in the 1950s. His military service was a source of pride for him. It reflects not only his courage but also his dedication to service.

Francis had many professions throughout his life, besides being a butcher he was a school bus driver, AND an award winning salesman for National Office Furniture. So much so they named their lifetime achievement award after him! As passionate as he was about his family he was about his hobbies. Francis took great joy in scuba diving and he was a member of the Wreck Raiders Diving Club. He was also a certified rescue diver, a miniature train enthusiast, and a master gardener. Frank took immense pride in his role as a grandfather the time spent swimming in the pool and hosting family parties is where he was the happiest. We will miss you forever

Shine on Pop-Pop Fish.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday September 30, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.  at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940, where military honors will be rendered. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations my be made to St Joseph's School for Indian Children, P.O. Box 100 Chamberlain, SD 57325, or by calling, 1-855-777-3433.

Arrangements are entrusted to the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel 41 W. Trenton Ave. Morrisville, PA 19067.