Obituary of Franklin Roosevelt Breen

Franklin Roosevelt Breen of Florida, NY an extremely well known retired mechanic, machinist and owner of South Main Garage, Florida, NY, entered into rest on Friday June 23, 2017. He was 84. The son of the late Edward P. and Emma Breen he was born November 8, 1932 in Sussex, NJ. Frank was an avid hunter and founding member of Deer Head Hunting Club Bethel, NY. He enjoyed playing pool for Slattery's Bar & Grill and was Past Commodore and member of Cornwall Yacht Club since 1970. He also enjoyed helping his son David on his farm by keeping the farm equipment up and running after his retirement. Frank's family appreciates the time his friend Dean Krzymowski spent with him working on his antique cars, going to car shows and just getting him out. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Bette Jean Breen, daughter Diane Youngs and husband Clifford, daughter Carole Lee Andryshak and husband Mark, son David Franklin Breen and wife Jung Ah, daughter Kathy Fish and husband Sanford, daughter Ellen Ann Coulon and husband Craig, grandchildren Brian Youngs and wife Linsay Swan, Robert Youngs, Jeffrey Youngs; Kelly Mecocci and husband Robert; Kaitlyn Ribeiro and husband Michael; Michael April, Mackenzie Breen, Jamie Santos and husband Daniel, Autumn Herald; Nicholas Boughen, Krystal Boughen, Cody Coulon; and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Richard Dale Breen and infant daughter Joan Carol Breen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 3-7 pm at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 22 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921. Cremation and burial of his ashes will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Warwick Community Ambulance PO Box 315, Warwick, NY 10990.