Photo courtesy of Tews-Ryan Funeral Home
Homewood, Illinois
Feb 10, 1936 – May 8, 2016 (Age 80)
Richard R. Franco Sr., age 80, of Homewood. Beloved husband of Florence Franco nee Maestre. Loving father of Laura (Clem Fiandalo) Franco, Dr. Lisa (Brian Livermore) Franco M.D., Richard R. (Kanani) Franco Jr. and David (Melissa) Franco. Survived by his sister Virginia (late Ray) Pacheco. Cherished grandfather of Nina, Zach, Tony, Sophia, Dean, Mailani, La'akea and Kehale'a. Great grandfather of Kamauliola and Zaira. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired Electrician for U.S. Steel and the C.T.A. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood from 2-8pm. Funeral Thursday 9:15am prayers from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church in Homewood for Mass 10am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For additional information contact www.tews-ryanfh.com or 708-798-5300
Read MoreFranco Family,
Just want you all to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
It seems like just yesterday your husband/dad walking home to your house after work. Always smiling and saying hello. Time has really flew by.
Love you all!
Maria Martinez-Ybarra
May 04, 2020 | Oceanside, CA | Friend
Dear Flo & Family,
Hard to believe it's been almost 4 yrs. since we lost such a wonderful friend, classmate. At least we lived happy lives & enjoyed what God had given us. Will always remember the good times we spent together. Enjoy each other & be safe! God Bless! Anna (Fuentes) Montalvo
Anna Montalvo
May 03, 2020 | Tinley Park, IL | Friend
Flo, I am so sorry to hear about Rich. I spoke to Jean Gavrick and she told me about his passing. ALso Patsy Spain Mahony died this past Monday 6-20-16. You are in my prayers.
Mary Ann Schendl Stang (St. Cecilia)
June 23, 2016
Dear Lisa & Family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May cherished memories of your father sustain you until you meet again.
Cindy Sinkevicz
May 13, 2016 | Chicago, IL
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved father. May you find comfort in family and friends who share is your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
a na ke aloha e hola mai i ka eha a hoolana ae i ka manao.
Karen, Ron, Lauren & Kimberly Sieberg
Maui, Hawaii
May 12, 2016
Dear Franco Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Of course, Rich was such a kind and gentle man. It was indeed a pleasure to know him. Your entire family is in our hearts and prayers.
John and Maria Chico
John Chico
May 12, 2016 | Scottsdale, AZ
The Franco's
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss he was a very dear friend of my father and godfather they were friends forever may he rest in peace and prayers to all
Lisa(Alfred) Faro
May 12, 2016 | Chicago, IL
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Robin, Kyle & Kelsi Caballero
Robin Caballero
May 11, 2016 | Chicago, IL
Sending my sincere condolences to Flo and Family. Spent some wonderful times together growing up with Rich and Sonny. All my love and prayers to the Franco Family.
Anna Montalvo
May 11, 2016 | Tinley Park, IL
