Preston Raymond Francis, of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Flushing, NY, on January 15, 2021. Devoted father of Kenneth, James, David and Michael. Cherished grandfather of thirteen. Dear brother of Joanie Vienneau, Ginny Gratton and the late Walter Preston. Ray was a college Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He was an avid golfer, reader and loved to sing in the church choir. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Thursday, 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Bay Shore, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Wednesday 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. www.chapeyfamily.com