Eugene Benedict Franza

FRANZA, Eugene Benedict - Passed away in Daly City on September 21, 2005 at the age of 82. Born on May 18, 1923 in San Francisco. He attended Commerce High School, served his country in the US Navy during WWII and had a 47-year career in the furniture business. Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Marie; son, Tom Franza, and his wife Bev of San Bruno; daughter, Chris Salmen and her husband Frank of Walnut Creek; daughter, Cathy Pallari of Chico; grandson, Christopher Pallari; brother, Richard Franza; aunt, Olga Brocchini. Preceded in death by his parents Tom and Victoria Franza; sister, Norma Wisk; and brother, Tom Franza. He will be especially missed by his many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. An avid sports fan, he played center field wearing number 24 for the Owl Drug Juniors, most certainly inspiring Willie Mays to take the same number. He will be truly missed for his knowledge of sports and movie trivia and his expert joke delivery. Family and friends may visit Tuesday, September 27, 3pm to 9pm, with a Vigil Service, 7pm, at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City, CA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, September 28, 11 am, at Our Lady of Mercy, 1 Elmwood Dr., Daly City, CA 94015. Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.