Francis A. Viola, Jr. CLAREMONT — Francis A. Viola Jr., 58, died at his home on April 2, 2020. He was born in Claremont on March 16, 1962, the son of Francis A. Sr. and Roberta J. (Hull) Viola. Francis was employed by the Glazer’s Union for many years. He enjoyed watching football, spending time with his family and friends and also spending time at the pond behind his sister’s house with her dogs. Members of his family include his mother, Roberta Viola, of Claremont; a son, Dustin A.F. Viola, of Fort Mills, South Carolina; two daughters, Tara LaFont of Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Danielle Jinks of Ft. Mills, South Carolina; two brothers, William Bartlett and his wife, Jennifer, of Rutland; Paul Bartlett, of Morrisville; four sisters, Francine Nemkovich and her husband, Stephen, of Claremont; Maria Briand, of Canaan, New Hampshire; Lori Bradbury, of Hardwick, Vermont; Wendy Green and her husband, James, of Claremont; six grandchildren, Takoda A. LaFont, Lexus LaFont, Diamond Sepulveda, Austin T. Viola, Alexis M. Jinks, David A. F. Viola, Devon A.F. Viola; aunt, Madeline Paradis, of Claremont; a very dear friend, Donna Burns, of Claremont; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and a brother, Dennis Viola. There will be no visiting hours. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. You are invited to share a memory of Francis with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com
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