Francis Paul Cunningham

Hampton – Francis Paul Cunningham, 77, of Hampton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in East Boston, MA on March 25, 1946, a son of the late Clifford and Clara (Rich) Cunningham. Francis was raised in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Before he left for Vietnam, Francis met Barbara Albanese at Revere Beach and they were married 1970 following his return from the war. The young couple settled in Wakefield, MA to start their family while Francis worked with his brothers at their Dad’s welding business. He later worked for Belcher Oil in Revere, loading and unloading trucks and ships as a member of Teamster’s Local 25. In 1990, the family relocated to Scottsdale, AZ where Francis started taking classes organized by the Veteran’s Administration and was eventually hired as a ranger with the United States Park Service. He worked for the park service in Indiana and New York before retiring in the early 2000’s and settling in Hampton. Francis loved his family and watching sports with his friends. He was always a hard-working man and a great provider for his family. He was proud of his honorable service with the Marines and was seldom seen without his 1st Marine Division ball cap on his head. He was predeceased by his beloved Barbara in 2013 and is survived by his son Daryl Cunningham of Newmarket, his daughter Tricia LaBroad of Hampton, his grandchildren, Nicholas and Angelina LaBroad and James and Michael Baker. He also leaves his brothers, John and wife Patricia of Seabrook and Clifford and wife Betty of Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to Barbara, Francis was predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy, Dukey and Chick and his sister, Dottie Harloff. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. A prayer service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home. Burial with United States Marine Corps honors will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 8 in the New Hampshire States Veterans Cemetery, 110 DW Highway Rte. 3, Boscawen, NH.

Francis Paul Cunningham

March 25, 1946 - December 2, 2023