Francis  Healy Jr.

Obituary of Francis X. Healy Jr.

Francis X. Healy, Jr. of Warrington, died peacefully on March 20th, 2018. A graduate of La Salle University and the University of Pennsylvania, Frank enjoyed a long, distinguished career with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development as Regional Economist, Director of Community Development, and Director of HUD's Housing. He was also tasked by the Secretary of HUD with the initial implementation of President Johnson's Model Cities Program. The policies he developed in this effort became the template adopted nationally by cities and states. During this time he also taught in the Economics Departments of La Salle and Penn.

Frank was an avid gardener and music lover who played a variety of musical instruments. A voracious reader, his library filled an entire room in his house.

He was the husband of Dolores (Connolly) Healy. The loving father of Frank III (Janet), Mark (Maria) and Jennifer Elston (Carl) and Pop-Pop of .Julia and Christopher Hetrick. He is also survived by his sister Rosalie Spera (the late Frank).

Relatives and friends may greet the family Tuesday at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 255 E. State St. Doylestown. Memorial Mass 11 A.M. Interment to follow in St John Neumann Cemetery Chalfont. In lieu of flowers donations to Food For The Poor Inc. 6401 Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 would be appreciated.

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Tuesday
3
April

Calling Hour

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
235 E. State St.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Tuesday
3
April

Memorial Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
235 E. State St.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Tuesday
3
April

Interment

12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
St. John Neumann Cemetery
Countyline Rd.
Chalfont, Pennsylvania, United States