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JOSEPH F. "PAPPY JOE" FRANCHINA
JOSEPH F. "PAPPY JOE" FRANCHINA
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JOSEPH FRANCHINA Obituary
Of Pittsburgh, age 92, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Luciano) Franchina; loving father of Diann Franchina and the late Louie Franchina; grandfather of Nicole Solomon; brother of the late Josephine Johnston, Florence Franchina, Zenobia Guido, Carol Rodkey, and Dominic Franchina. Joseph served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the European Theatre, and in his younger days worked at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont, 15216, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, Saturday 10 a.m. Interment in Holy Souls Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Reach Out Health Care America, 19820 North 17th Street, Suite 290, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Please read and add a Tribute at:
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April 22, 2013
Uncle Joe, so glad I got to spend time with you in Las Vegas at Joni's birthday party. I always loved your stories and sense of humor. I know you are watching over us with my mom,and dad, Uncle Dom, Aunt Zee, Christine and the rest of our family. Love you.
April 22, 2013
1 YEAR ALREADY
KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OUT FOR ME - KISS AND MISS YOU!
May 30, 2012
DEAR DADDY,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHERE EVER YOU ARE~ 93
DEALING WITH EVERYTHING NOW AND WISH YOU'D TALK TO ME LIKE YOU SAID...
May 19, 2012
We all loved Uncle Joe and will miss his many stories.... I know he's looking down on all of us and smiling. I'm sure he's sitting with Gram Jay, Gram Chris, Aunt Zee and the rest of the family. We'll be visiting him at Holy Souls often, in fact we were there already. Sorry for your loss but he lived a great and happy life.
Love,
Shirley,Lori, Jim & Rocco
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Diann Franchina
May 18, 2012
To My Dad,
Geezz...What a whirlwind the past few months have been. I am content that you passed away in peace at my home.It was beautiful and I am at peace with it, I saw you see the light, that was something I will never forget. But I miss you, my rock. Please remember what we talked about. I went to visit you and everyone else that's in the ground today at holy souls...a very sad place for me. Your birthday is upon us in 1 month short of 93 years. I will have a party-don't worry. IF there is life after death you will be exactly where you want to be at the gambling halls, with friends and family. Tell everyone HI for me! I miss you dad all my love xoxoxox
YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER
Debbie Zahavi
May 1, 2012
Joe is on his new journey now but will be missed by all and forever in our hearts
Lisa Fonas
April 30, 2012
Nicole and family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much Pappy Joe meant to you just by the way
your face lights up when you talk about him. May he rest in peace.
I have always expected my father to be here for me.
Diann Franchina
April 30, 2012
lisa casey
April 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy Diann,I'm so sorry for your loss,thinking of you and praying for you.
Anthony Dippolito
April 29, 2012
Pappy Joe what a fine man many will miss him. R.I.P. <
Love, Shirley, Lori, Jim & Rocco
April 29, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Deborah Del Popolo
April 29, 2012
My Heart and Thoughts go out To Diann and Nicole, Joe was One of a kind, He will Always be Remembered as a Strong Honorable Husband, Father and Grandfather, with His True stories of LV , to His jokes.. He gave so Much Laughter to us all, Thank You for Our time Together Pappy Joe, Love You Las Vegas Family, Love Debbie xo
Noelle Horton
April 28, 2012
To my dearest Pappy Joe, You came into my life when I became best friends with your beautiful Grandaughter at age 10. Since then, my life had changed because I had a 3rd Pappy. You have made a huge impact on my life and I will never forget the memories we share. The best is you catching the Garter on my wedding day <3 I had the honor to carry you to your resting place, an experience I will never forget. Only for you my Pappy Joe, only for you! I love you and you will truly be missed R.I.P- Gone--But Never Forgotten
Nicole Solomon
April 28, 2012
My Pappy Joe had been in my life since day one and I have been in his for a life time. We loved every minute together and always had fun. I will always remember tap dancing in my kitchen, singing old songs, cooking dinner, he was always at all of my shows or basketball games, all the lucky numbers I use to give him, and so much more. He was and is such a big part of my life and I'll never forget him. I will wear his rings near my heart and pass them all to my children someday. He loved my mom and I, and would do anything for us. I will miss taking him out to lunch/dinner, while he was at the nursing home. I was so glad to have been with him on his last days at my moms. He always wanted us around him. I'm thankful for all of my family from Las Vegas that came to see him and spent some time with Pappy Joe a few months ago it really did mean a lot to him. I'm also thankful that he really made a big impact on my friends who looked at him as their Pappy Joe. I would like to thank them for being all pallbearers today, he would have loved it. I know my Pappy Joe is very proud of me and is watching over me in my life and I will live each day for him as he would have wanted me to. I love and miss you .. you are my one and only Pappy Joe.
Love your favorite Grandaughter
Nicole Solomon ( Diann Franchina's Daughter)
April 28, 2012
"My Uncle Joe"
I want to tell you
About a man I know
Yes I want to tell you
About my Uncle Joe
Don't know a lot
But I learned enough
About a man who lived
Through rough and tough
Came up through times
That were mean and lean
And knew how to spot
A scam or a scheme
In the eyes of a woman
He had it all
Thin,dark and handsome
And six feet tall!
"Mr. Joe Franchina"
A gentleman and scholar
Always dressed to the hilt
Right up to the collar
Yes he was bred
Proper and fine
And I am proud to say
He was an uncle of mine
His nephew,
Billy Nardozzi
Tammy Logue
April 27, 2012
I am saddened to hear of the passing away of Joe. He was a customer at our pharmacy and I loved seeing him when he came in. I was always happy when I had the time to talk to him about his Vegas days and how "Hollywood" wanted him. What a beautiful man and class act he was to the end! We will miss him. God Bless his family and cherish all the memories that you had with him. Now he is finally at peace.
Allie Zeh Franchina
April 27, 2012
Dear Pappy Joe, I will miss you and am sad that you are gone. I want to remember you as you were and you will always be in my heart right beside my dad. I will keep your letters always. Love, Your grandaughter, Alexandra (Allie)Zeh Franchina
Mary Lou Zeh
April 27, 2012
I'm so glad that Allie Franchina, Joe's grandaughter (Louie's daughter), had a chance to reconnect with him this past year. He is reunited with his wife and son. My heartfelt condolences to my daughter, Allie and all of Joe's family and friends, especially Nicole and Diann.
Susan Damas
April 27, 2012
Diann, The whole staff at Pittsburgh Internal Medicine will miss your dad, he was always a pleasure to see in the office. You are a good daughter and will always have your dad living in your heart. Sue Damas
April 27, 2012
Diann,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I know your memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Lesley Bonacuro
Nancy Palmer
April 27, 2012
The world lost a wonderful man...but heaven gained a special angel. RIP Pappy Joe.
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