Antonio Franco, 83 of Carriage Drive, North Haven passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Masonic Health Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Luisa Mastroianni Franco. Born in Ruviano Province of Caserta, Italy on June 26, 1929; son of the late Augusto and Rosa Coppola Franco. He had worked for Pond Lily and later H.B. Ives until his retirement. He had served in the Italian Army. Father of Rosa (Anthony) Capriglione of North Haven and Augusto (Dorothy) Franco of East Haven. Grandfather of Anthony (Tracy) Franco, Janelle Franco and her fiancé Michael, Joseph, Cristina and Angela Capriglione. Brother of Filomena Coppola, Sylvia (Giovanni) DiMeo both of Ruviano, Italy, also survived my many loving nieces and nephews Brother-in-law of the late Pietro Coppola.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 PM.
Our prayers are with your family and deepest condolences he will be truly missed.
God Bless
We were so sorry to hear the news. We know what a huge Italian family you have and how close you all are. Take comfort in each other, share all the great memories and celebrate his life… All our love, Tina and Greg
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Very sorry to hear of his passing. Years ago, I came home from work and couldn’t find my house key. He saw me locked out, and I asked if I could use your bathroom. He said “sure, c’mon over”. I never forgot that. He also helped Paula, when we had a couple of the grandchildren over, and Paula was trying to inflate a kidde pool. He came out and told her that he had a compressor, and helped her with the pool. Anytime, that I seen him, and he saw me, he would always give a Big Wave & A Smile. A Very Nice Sweet Man. So sorry for your loss. He’s in our. prayers.
Franco Family; I am very happy that Mr. Franco decided to come to the USA and start a family. My friendship with Augie has been solid for 32 years and I have Mr. Franco to thank for that. I pray for blessings for you all during this difficult time. -Tim