Francis Joseph McAteer

September 19, 1940 - April 28, 2020

Francis Joseph McAteer, born on September 19, 1940 in Boston Massachusetts, passed at home in Marietta Georgia on the morning of April 28, 2020 at 2:10am. Francis was at the age of 79 on that morning and battled courageously against Alzheimers’s disease. Francis (Frank) McAteer started his childhood in Brighton Massachusetts where he spent his early years. Frank Married Sandra Olga Dennison and shortly thereafter moved to California. After a short time in California, first son Chris and second son Craig were part of his family. Frank started his new career with a company called Kason Industries and moved his growing family to Atlanta Georgia. With this move to Georgia, third son Frank and daughter Coopie were added to the family. Many years later, the loving McAteer family had grown with the addition of many grandchildren. Frank had a determination to provide a wonderful life for his family. His hard work heeded great success and after 51 years with Kason Industries, Frank elevated to the position of Vice President. Even with his determination at work, Frank always put his family and friends first and never compromised his family values to achieve his professional success. We all wonder why our lord, sometimes takes loved one’s away from us seemingly way too early. We are all loaned to each other for a precious, short amount of time and at some point, those very special people, the lord wants back by his side. We are certain that by our lords side is where our husband, father and wonderful friend to all now resides. We refuse to talk about Francis Joseph McAteer in past tense. Never to say goodby. Saying goodby seems to suggest that we may never see you again. Instead, we will choose to say farewell to our devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated friend. When our time in this world expires, we shall look forward to seeing this caring and wonderful man again. With your departure, Francis Joseph McAteer, you will be missed by all.