DELRAY BEACH — Francis Xavier Foster of Delray Beach and West Harwich, Massachusetts, died Nov. 19 in Boca Raton. He was 95.He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to parents Anthony and Martha Foster on May 20, 1927.
In his youth he was soloist in the choir of St. Paul Church in Cambridge, as well as other local Christian churches. He thoroughly enjoyed music and entertainment throughout his life.
Mr. Foster was an entrepreneur who started many businesses, which he later sold. His pride was in the education business, when he founded New England Building Specialties, which provided design and complete furnishings of school interiors, particularly parochial schools in the Northeast. He sold his business at a young age, retiring to Cape Cod.
There he started his commercial real estate career as owner of F.X. Foster Real Estate in Hyannis. He was an active member in both Needham and Yarmouth town governments. His last position was serving as chairman of the Yarmouth finance committee.
Mr. Foster lived his life to the fullest, traveling the world on 150-plus cruises, golfing, and dining with family or friends. When you were Frank’s friend, you were his friend for life — whether or not you wished to be.
Mr. Foster was a unique, kind and generous man who unquestionably loved his family and friends, including the family of his wife, Pat. He treated her brothers as his own siblings. His sense of humor and fun-but-realistic outlook will be sorely missed by the many friends he collected over the years.
He was a longtime member of the Hyannis Yacht Club, The Little Club in Gulf Stream and the Delray Beach Club, where he served as president as well as on many committees.
He was predeceased by his parents, first wife, Frances, and five siblings. He leaves behind his wife, Patricia; son Francis X. Foster II (Theresa) of West Harwich; granddaughter Patricia Lurvey (Matthew) of Dover, Massachusetts; and two great-granddaughters, Penelope Lurvey and Lillian Lurvey.
Funeral Mass was held on Nov. 26 at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland Beach. Entombment followed at the Boca Raton Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Lucy Catholic Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the charity of your choice in his memory.
— Obituary submitted by the family
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