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War Chaplain Father Joyce, 77, dies after long illness
The Syracuse priest Frances P. Joyce, 77, longtime assistant at Blessed Sacrament Church and former chaplain at St. Vincent's Orphanage, died after an extended illness. A WWI American Catholic chaplain, he served in France with the First Division and saw action at Cantigny and other fronts. He was wounded and mustard gas injuries led to retirement in 1822. Joyce also served in the Moro Insurrection, Veracruz, and aided Earthquake and labor relief efforts in the West. Survived by four sisters and several nieces and nephews, funeral at St John the Evangelist Church tomorrow at 10 AM.
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