Worked the family farm. Butchered and peddled meat. Accumulated much property.

Francis J. Deily resided for a number of years in Catasauqua, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a large landowner, having invested the proceeds of his labor in extensive real estate purchases throughout the county. He resided on what was known as the Deily farm, near Catasauqua, and the latter years of his life were spent in retirement.