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Francis Webster Obituary
October 6, 2023
Francis X. Webster, 67, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 18, 1956, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Theresa Webster.
After receiving his Ph.D. in 1986 from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at SUNY Stony Brook from 1986-1987. He then spent 35 years as a Professor of Chemistry at SUNY ESF before retiring in 2022.
In addition, Francis was the CBA Varsity Women's Assistant Lacrosse Coach, a member of Syracuse Rugby Club, and enjoyed cooking, running, and basketball. He also supported Syracuse Athletics and the Buffalo Bills.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Kathryn Thresh Webster; daughters, Katie (Mike) Fiacco, Caroline Webster; son, Conor Webster; grandchildren, Sophia and Olivia Fiacco; sisters, Kathy White, Elizabeth Scully, Agnes Webster, Patricia Kubala; and brothers, Timothy and James Webster.
Calling hours will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, October 13 at Newell-Fay Manlius Chapel, 8171 Cazenovia Rd, Manlius. A service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 14 at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at www.esf.edu/donate.
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