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.

**Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022 at St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham.

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.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, November 3 ^rd at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the Parish of The Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063.