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HARRY R. FRANCO
AGE: 81 BARNEGAT
Harry R. Franco, 81, of Barnegat, passed Monday Feb. 2, 2009, at the Southern Ocean Center, Manahawkin. Born in Santiago, Cuba, Harry lived most of his life in Ridgefield Park, NJ, where he was a partner and president of Knapp's Express Inc., retiring in 1993. He also resided in Lodi and Ridgewood, NJ and spent many happy summers at various spots along the Jersey shore, and at his residence in Brant Beach, before moving to Barnegat in 2005. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. Always up for an adventure, Harry loved to travel and made an impression on everyone he met along the way.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Janis A. (Manzi); four sons, Richard and his wife Joyce, Gary and his wife Maria, James, and Thomas; a daughter, Kathryn Kraus and her husband Steve, and his grandchildren, Benjamin and Hannah Kraus, Marisa and Claire Franco. He is also survived by his sister, Lucretia and her husband Raymond Taylor; four nieces and two nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Southern Ocean Center for their kindness and loving attention given to Harry during his last months. The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Church, 747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat, Monday Feb. 16, 2009 at 11:00 am. A memorial mass will be offered at 11:30 am. Donations may be made in his memory to The Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave. 28th floor, New York, NY 10010. Barnegat Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Kraus
March 8, 2009
My heart still aches "Hairball" for the memories that we can't still make in this lifetime. I am blessed to have had you touch and lead my soul in such a way that it has forever changed me dad. I love you and will see you again. I am sure you will greet me with Sinatra blaring, lobsters cooking and the sea breeze at my back. I love you - Kathy
Theresa Connolly Mihalopoulos
February 12, 2009
Well, I didn't get to try the frog's legs, lobster, or avocado, but I did try SHRIMP for the first time at Mr. Franco's urging! (Boy, he certainly enjoyed food!) Shrimp is my absolute favorite seafood and I think of him every time I have it. The world has lost only the body that encased this free spirit. But we sure will miss his presence. Love and hugs to all the Francos.
Barbara Connolly
February 12, 2009
To the Franco family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him as being bigger than life and like Rosemary, he got me to try frogs legs at your house! It tasted just like chicken, like Mr. Franco said! You have my deepest condolences.
Love Barbara
Judith Gazdag
February 10, 2009
Rest in peace, my favorite brother-in-law...love, Judi
Shannon Roberts
February 9, 2009
To The Franco Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We hope that your wonderful memories of fun times will help you during this difficult time. I feel blessed to have met him years ago.
Love,
Shannon, Paul and Jacob Roberts
Rosemary McCloskey
February 9, 2009
Mr. Franco: You made such an impression on me! You introduced me to lobster and avocados and after much persuasion, you convinced me to take another day off from my job at Dunkin Donuts to have more fun with Kath at your beach house! Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Eric & Jennilyn Daniels
February 8, 2009
"May you be encircled in the arms of His love." Your kindness and humor will be missed by all those that you touched in this life.
Tom Franco
February 8, 2009
We're going to miss you Dad. Love, Tom, Patricia, Justin, James, Grayson and Claire
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