Francis W. “Frank” Ries, Jr., 66, of Hollis, NH, passed away at his home, Monday evening, October 25, 2021, after a period of declining health.
Born in Millinocket, Maine on June 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Francis W. and Janet M. (Baron) Ries. Prior to moving to Hollis, Frank made his home in several locations including Framingham, MA. He was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Frank was a software engineer and had been employed by Hewlett Packard, Compaq and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).
In his leisure time, he enjoyed computers, audio-visual equipment, and time at the family summer home at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Members of his family include his sister and brother-in-law, Karen A. and Randall Blake of Jacksonville, FL; a nephew, Scott Blake; his caregiver and friend, Colleen J. Riley of Nashua; and his best friend, William S. “Bill” Meier of Carlisle, MA.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Parish of The Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
