Ralph John “The King” Franco, Sr., 83, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Patricia A. (Moore) Franco for 58 years. Born in New Haven on May 31, 1938 and was the son of the late Dominic and Philomena (Inorio) Franco. He worked as a mason for many years until his retirement. Ralph LOVED baseball. He played until he was 83 years old, having played for the East Haven Jorels and made yearly trips, for the past 20 years, to Arizona to play in the Men’s Senior Baseball League. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play all sports. Proud father of Denise (Franco) and Kenneth Ouimet of Middletown, Lisa (Franco) and Keith Manning of Northford, Dawn (Franco) and Michael Cosmas of Milford, Ralph, Jr., and Mirna Paula (Rocha) Franco of Shelton, Kristie (Franco) and Jared Whitcomb of North Haven. Loving grandfather, affectionally known as “poppy” of Sarah, Sydney and Noah Ouimet, Ashley Manning, Michael, Nicholas and Marina Cosmas, Rebecca and Ralph Franco, William, and Addison Whitcomb.  Brother of Dominic Franco of West Haven and the late Michael, Anthony, and John Franco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The visiting hours will be on Saturday April 9th, 2022, from 10:00am to 12 noon in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12 noon.  Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery.