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Joseph Franchi Obituary

FRANCHI Joseph J. Franchi, Jr., of Sarasota, Fla., husband of Barbara Jean Forte Franchi, passed away in Florida on January 8, 2010. Born May 30, 1930, in Bridgeport, he was the child of the late Joseph J. and Louise Sappelli Franchi, Sr. Mr. Franchi was a former resident of Madison and Guilford, prior to his retirement to Sarasota. He was a graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School and Fairfield University. He had a career in manufacturing management throughout Connecticut. His true passion was raising and caring for his family. In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his daughter, Lisa Franchi; his son, Richard Franchi; his son, John Franchi and wife, Patricia Lore; his daughter, Diane Franchi and husband ,Michael Noonan; and his beloved grandson, Ryan Joseph Franchi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 15th at 11 a.m., in St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 5301 Main Street, Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 13, 2010.

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Pat Weil

January 15, 2010

Bobbie and Family, Know that you have my sincere sympathy in your recent loss. What memories I have of Joe from childhood on! And his willingness to help us out years ago will never be forgotten. His devotion to all of you will live in your hearts forever.

Dina Fry

January 14, 2010

To My Cousins,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and dad. I always enjoyed visiting with him on our summer trips to Connecticut. Joe will always be in our hearts and the memories we share

Maureen Fry

January 14, 2010

To My Dear Cousins,
I am truly sorry for your loss of spouse and father. His life was his family. I remember Joe as always happy and smiling. He always made me laugh especially when he was offering parental advice.
He will be missed as an important part of our family

January 13, 2010

richie and family, our deepest sympathy to you all . we are glad we had the opportunity to meet your dad and share a few laughs with him whenever he came up to connecticut for the holidays. he was a really sweet man who will be missed. with much love michelle, nicole , and elijah

January 13, 2010

John and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss, he was a good man. Mt thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. Art Laske

January 13, 2010

John and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss, he was a good man. My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. Art Laske

Jennifer Moran Stritch

January 13, 2010

Dear Barbara, Diane, Lisa, Richard & John: I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Joe was a funny, lovely, hard-working, intelligent man - but of course you all already know that. In addition, he was a good friend, especially to my Dad and our entire family. I have thought of him, and of the "INTEC" gang, so often over the last number of years - and I remember so many laughs and good times! Please know that your entire family, and Joe, will be in my thoughts and prayers and those of my family over the coming days. Mass will be offered for Joe at our parish church in Clonlara, Co. Clare - somehow I think he would get a kick out of that!

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