Benjamin N. Franco, 89, of Northford passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 at the VAMC, West Haven. He was the husband of Rosemary “Mimi†Belmonte Franco. Born in New Haven on November 30, 1922; son of the late Luigi and Cecelia Landino Franco. Ben served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during WW II; had worked for the former Winchester’s U.S. Repeating Arms Company for 47 years; was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. Father of Rosemary Franco, Louis (Carol) Franco and Benjamin (Jill) Franco. Grandfather of Benjamin Franco III, Matthew, Nicholas, Vincent and Annette Franco. Brother of Josephine Clini, Phyllis (Anthony) Matarese, Betty Franco, Michael (Mary Ann) Franco and the late Peter Franco and Louise Amore. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family and friends are invited meet directly at St. Anthony’s Church, Washington Avenue, New Haven on Monday morning at 10:00 to attend a mass of Christian burial. Immediately following the mass, military honors will be rendered in front of the church. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America, 321 Research Pkwy., Suite 212, Meriden, CT 06450.
Aunt Rosemary, Louis, Rosemary, and Ben, and all your families,
May Uncle Ben rest in peace, and the sadness that everyone feels at his passing be tempered by great memories.
Love,
Michael, Anne, Isabel, Gabe, Nate, and Tom Packevicz
Dear Rosemary and Family, Words cannot express our sympathy, nor, heal your pain. Benny was one-of-a-kind. All of you made many “Kodak” moments with my family that will always remain a treasure. Our enjoyment came from eating a variety of food and stories. In addition, the laughter you always brought to my Mom and Dad will never be forgotten; as well as you always being there for all of us in our many times of need. May you be blessed with warm memories and find comfort in knowing he loved and treasured his family. He is in peace, no more pain or discomfort, and I know he is dancing with my Mom. Bless all of you for the wonderful people you are.
In Deepest Sympathy,
The Jarmie Family
You will be missed terribly! One of our dearest and oldest friends. You should be in a better place now! Love, Rita
I will forever remember your endless hospitality and eternal smile.
You loved your friends, your country and most of all your family.
May God bless you in your eternal sleep and give strenght to your family in this difficult time with rememberances of the happy times.
Our thoughts and prayers are for you this week.
May God bless your eternal sleep and give strength to your family in these difficult days by remembering happer days. You loved your freinds, your country and your family. We will remember your endless hospitality and everlasting smile. our thoughts and prayers will be for you this week.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOU LOSS. MAY THE GOOD LORD COMFORT YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
MARISA AND TOM
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ben. He was always so gracious when we were together. My love and prayers are with the Franco family at this time.
My Uncle Ben and god-father – so glad we shared coffee and a pastry from Lucibello’s not that long ago. Our conversation was great. You will be missed.
Niece Susan
Rosemary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ben was a good man and will certainly be missed. We also send our condolences to the entire Franco family. John & Frances