Poughkeepsie - Francis L. Scano, 76, a lifelong area resident, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Born December 7, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Damiano "Frank" and Anna Scano (Daniels). He was a 1959 graduate of Arlington High School. A Vietnam Veteran, Frank proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, USS America. He worked for Central Hudson for over thirty years until his retirement. Mr. Scano enjoyed boating, fishing and traveling with his wife. But his greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren. In 1966, at our lady of Mt. Carmel Church, he married the love of his life Palma A. Ranco. Mrs. Scano survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Nicole Schwiebert, and her husband, William, of Wappingers Falls; two grandsons, Nicholas Joseph Scano, and his mother, Rochelle Neczesny, and William Francis Schwiebert; daughter-in-law, Hillary Scano, of Poughkeepsie; sister, Maria Scano, of Poughkeepsie; brother, Anthony Scano, of Hyde Park; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Steven Francis Scano, on July 6, 2017. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 pm, Monday, July 30th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Tuesday, July 31st at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, 185 Hudson View Drive, Poughkeepsie. Entombment with military honors will follow in the mausoleum at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, Frank's family respectfully requests memorial donations be made in his name to the Warrior Canine Connection, 14934 Schaeffer Road, Boyds, MD 20841. (www.warriorcanineconnection.org) To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com