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Al Franco Obituary
Al Philip Franco, passed away on August 3, 2012. Beloved son of Arlene Iaquinto and the late Alfonso Franco. Loving brother of Robert Franco and Lisa Motta. Adored uncle of Nicholas, John, Juliana, and Joseph. Brother-in-law to Joseph and Nancy. Reposing at Balsamo Funeral Home Inc., 3188 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 on Thurs. 2-5 & 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 11am. Entombment to folow to Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Al Franco
David Arnold
August 2, 2023
I loved you in life and I love you still. We will meet again my friend.
David Arnold
August 2, 2021
My dear friend Al... we did alot of growing up together...alot of laughs and good times.
Gee, I miss hanging out with you an Tommy who has passed on also.
My two best friends I will see one day again.
Dave
Aaron Williams
August 25, 2012
AL , Words Cant be Described how you fit the words Drag Racing , You personally made Everybody apart of your Drag Racing Family every time you put your hand out for a hand shake , The Smiles , The Laughs , The Conversations , Thats what Family is all about , and You never let stuff bother you because you were where you loved to be . I know your in a better place , and you will always be remembered by many people that you have become close with along your Journey , Including me . Rest In Peace Al, God Speed Brother .
pat tanasi
August 11, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ron Cammarata
August 10, 2012
We have lost a true gentleman. I will remember the great times that me, my wife and children have spent with you at Lebanon Valley. You were alway's there to lend a hand and one of the most thoughtful people I have known. We will miss you Al. Rest in peace.
Ralph J Miolla
August 10, 2012
Al, Your race family is feeling a great loss without you. It was always fun joking around with you and laughing at the races. You left a fun and memorable impression with all of us. We will miss you. You reminded us of how valuable life is and what really matters. Race on my friend!
-Ralph
Alycia Damiani
August 10, 2012
So sad to hear the loss of such a sweet person. Rest in peace.
The Damiani Family
American Heart Association
August 10, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kelly Boyle
August 9, 2012
Going to miss our staging lane chats.
Don, Babe & Ben Fish
August 8, 2012
Al, We will miss the special person you were and will always keep you in our thoughts.
Frank Maiolo
August 8, 2012
Al was the type of person the second you meet him you knew he was one of the good guys,genuinely a nice person ,always had a smile ,and made you feel good to be around him.
Rest in peace
Frank Maiolo
Trina Guarneri and Family
August 8, 2012
Al, you will be greatly missed. You were always a very helpful friend and a good person. May you rest in peace.
Al and Margaret Williams
August 8, 2012
Al you will be greatly missed by your racing family especially our grandson Kaden he loved playing with you when ever he seen you may you rest in peace my friend.We love you and miss you Love, Al & Margaret Ann Williams and Kaden
Robert Guarneri And Family
August 8, 2012
Al, you were a great friend to me and my family, I enjoyed seeing you with your niece and nephew at the park with my son Peter. We will miss you dearly and you will always be in our hearts.
Valente Family
August 8, 2012
Al will be missed by his racing family. He was a great person and a lot of fun to be around.
Tom Alderisio
August 8, 2012
Al, my Best Friend, I love you and will miss you greatly, Al you also were there for me and made me a strong man, I will never forget our good times together. Rest in Peace my dear friend, You are now with your father and my dad.
Guarneri Family
August 8, 2012
Al, we are all so sadden by you leaving us so young. You will be forever missed. We all had good times together, You were alway's the life of our parties and and the best cook we had at our home, we will miss your stories that you told. Al you will be missed by all of us.
David Arnold
August 8, 2012
Al, we had a great time growing up together and doing all the teenager stuff. I am so sorry you left so soon. I hope you are at peace you will always be in my heart bro
Kevin Bleakley
August 8, 2012
Al, you were a help to anyone you met, always smiling.This is how I will remember you. I'm sorry this happened. I'll miss you at the track. We all will.
al blake and family
August 8, 2012
i'am going to miss seeing that smiling face coming to our pit at the drag races all over the country.you where a hell of a man and a true gentleman. our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Brian Hansbury
August 8, 2012
Al is loved by so many i dont think he even realized how many hearts he touched with his smile his love and his infectious laugh ....
Diane & Kayla Dill-Koval
August 8, 2012
Al, you filled a huge void when you came back into my life. You have helped us and our hearts in many ways that we will never forget. We know you are happy & pain free with your Dad & Pop now smiling down on all of us.
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!
Peace and Happiness!!
Hugs and Kisses XOXOXOX :))
Love always Diane & Kayla
August 7, 2012
A smiling face and enthusiastic greeting was Al anytime he ran into us! He was loved and adored by many drag racers.
Eric Ostrowsky
August 7, 2012
I am sorry to hear this bad news.AL and his family were great people to me.rest in peace my friend.
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