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Anthony Franco Obituary
Tony was born in New Haven on Oct. 7, 1944, son of the late James and Maria Grace DeStefano Franco; was a graduate of Eli Whitney and obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of New Haven. Tony had worked for Lux Time Clock, Jacobs Manufacturing and Goodrich Corporation. An avid baseball player and enthusiast, he was inducted in the UNH Baseball Hall of Fame having pitched a perfect game, but most importantly Tony truly enjoyed watching his beloved grandchildren playing hockey, softball and baseball, and was named "The Poppy in Centerfield".
He was the father of Jody Garcia (Trevor), Tony Franco (Mary) and Jill Bystrek (Vincent); grandfather of Brooke, Tyler, Anthony and Lexi; brother of James Franco and the late Marie Miranda, Judi Arjarvich, Peter, Gus and Nick Franco.
His funeral procession left the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Monday, Sept. 8. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven. Interment was followed in All Saints Cemetery. The family asked to please omit flowers and memorial contributions, just remember Tony in your prayers.
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pete and norma franco
September 21, 2014
to aunt phyliss jody tony and jill and the rest of the family please except our deepest condolences.uncle Anthony was a one of a kind person that we will always hold his memory dear to our heart.. we love you all so very much god bless pete and norma franco
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