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John Franco Obituary

Franco, John J.

John J. Franco, age 73, Ret. CFD, passed away December 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Ternes); Loving dad of Jeffrey (Maribeth) Franco; Greg Franco, and Nina Franco (John Scherer); Proud grandpa of Tyler, Fin, Jack, and Noah; Dear brother of the late Joe (Laura) Franco, the late Raymond Franco, Mary Grace (Tom) Chapa, Anna (Norm) Long, the late Bobby Franco; Albert Franco, and Mary Rose Lovick; Cherished son of the late Albert and Barbara Franco; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Friday, January 3, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Memorial service Saturday, January 4, 2025 11:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th St., Chicago Ridge. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ignite the Spirit, www.ignitethespirit.org would be appreciated. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com .

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2024.

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Jimmy and Yvette Sutera

December 30, 2024

So sorry for your loss. John was loved by everyone and me and him had so many exciting times on the fire department. We are in Acapulco right now but we planted a tree in honor of John. Rest in peace my friend! Jimmy and Yvette Sutera

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Nancy Loduca

December 29, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. The world will miss this gentle, kind soul.

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Russ and Linda Martin

December 29, 2024

So sorry for your loss...our beautiful memories from St. Denis get-together...Russ and Linda

Geri(Jake)ONeill Coughlin

December 27, 2024

Sue and family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Johnny was such a swell guy. He was like a member of our family. Prayers are with you all.

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