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Michael Franchi, 86, a native Nevadan, passed away on December 15, 2008. He was born in Fallon, NV on August 4, 1922.
While serving in the Navy, he was a 3rd class ship fitter on the U.S.S. Gwin during W.W.II. After his military service, Michael returned to Reno, and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Graid Equipment Company and later, Arnold Machinery. On June 20, 1948, he married the love of his life, Ruth Elizabeth Cadlini, who preceded him in death in 2006. He was a member of St. Therese Church of the Little Flower, and active as an usher and Eucharistic Minister.
Michael is survived by his son, Michael Allen Franchi (Julie); his daughter, Tish Whittey (Rob); his grandchildren, Dominic and Gabriel Franchi and Ashley and Colby Whittey; and his sister, Grace Iratcabal.
A viewing, followed by a recitation of the Rosary, will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m., at O'Brien-Rogers and Crosby Funeral Home, 600 West Second Street, Reno. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Little Flower, at Plumb and Kietzke, on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in Reno. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of O'Brien-Rogers and Crosby Funeral Home, Reno.
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Billie Murray
December 26, 2008
It was my absolute pleasure to know Mike. He was a kind and considerate man with a gentle soul, freckled with a surprising humor. I had the opportunity to serve with him many times at Mass, and he will be missed at Little Flower.
Tony Oliverio
December 24, 2008
To Mike; Meet you when you worked for Graid Equipment Co, and we became good friends. Enjoying the talks about our Navy times in WW II. Different ships but the same war.
Always had a good laugh and enjoyed the visits when we run into each other. A very contagious laughter and a joy to anyone that had the pleasure of knowing you. Thanks for sharing and R.I.P.
Eternal life grant him Lord and let perpetual life shine upon him.
Your friend,
Tony Oliverio
U.S.N. WWII
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