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Richard R. Franco Sr.

1936 - 2016

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Tews-Ryan Funeral Home - Homewood

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Richard Franco Obituary

Franco Sr., Richard R. Age 80, of Homewood. Beloved husband of Florence Franco (nee Maestre); loving father of Laura (Clem Fiandalo) Franco, Dr. Lisa (Brian Livermore) M.D., Richard R. (Kanani) Franco Jr. and David (Melissa) Franco; survived by his sister, Virginia (late Ray) Pacheco; cherished grandfather of Nina, Zach, Tony, Sophia, Dean, Mailani, La'akea and Kehale'a; great-grandfather of Kamauliola and Zaira; devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired Electrician for U.S. Steel and the C.T.A. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. prayers from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church in Homewood for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For additional information contact www.tews-ryanfh.com or 708-798-5300.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2016.

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Maria Martinez-Ybarra

May 4, 2020

Franco Family,
Just want you all to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
It seems like just yesterday your husband/dad walking home to your house after work. Always smiling and saying hello. Time has really flew by.
Love you all!

Anna Montalvo

May 3, 2020

Dear Flo & Family,
Hard to believe it's been almost 4 yrs. since we lost such a wonderful friend, classmate. At least we lived happy lives & enjoyed what God had given us. Will always remember the good times we spent together. Enjoy each other & be safe! God Bless! Anna (Fuentes) Montalvo

June 23, 2016

Flo, I am so sorry to hear about Rich. I spoke to Jean Gavrick and she told me about his passing. ALso Patsy Spain Mahony died this past Monday 6-20-16. You are in my prayers.
Mary Ann Schendl Stang (St. Cecilia)

Cindy Sinkevicz

May 13, 2016

Dear Lisa & Family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May cherished memories of your father sustain you until you meet again.

May 12, 2016

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved father. May you find comfort in family and friends who share is your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

a na ke aloha e hola mai i ka eha a hoolana ae i ka manao.

Karen, Ron, Lauren & Kimberly Sieberg
Maui, Hawaii

John Chico

May 12, 2016

Dear Franco Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Of course, Rich was such a kind and gentle man. It was indeed a pleasure to know him. Your entire family is in our hearts and prayers.
John and Maria Chico

Lisa(Alfred) Faro

May 12, 2016

The Franco's
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss he was a very dear friend of my father and godfather they were friends forever may he rest in peace and prayers to all

Robin Caballero

May 11, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Robin, Kyle & Kelsi Caballero

Anna Montalvo

May 11, 2016

Sending my sincere condolences to Flo and Family. Spent some wonderful times together growing up with Rich and Sonny. All my love and prayers to the Franco Family.

Pete Venegas

May 10, 2016

To the Franco Family: All our love and prayers to you. The Venegas Family

Mary Magallanes

May 10, 2016

My Deepest Condolences & Prayers to the Franco Family. May Mr. Franco Rest in peace.
Mary Magallanes

May 10, 2016

To the Franco Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. Just thinking of all of you as if was yesterday on 43rd and Marshfield and the rest of the clan on the block. My deepest sympathy, Kathy Nunez

Mondo and Linda Padilla

May 10, 2016

We are very sorry for your loss.

John Paesano

May 10, 2016

Barb and & I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to all family but in particular son David and wife Florence. Fond personally observed memories of a gentle family man with a warm heart. His peaceful presence will be felt by all those who new him and in particular the many family members who touched his life.

Karen and Armando Haddad

May 10, 2016

Franco Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that he will always remain here in our hearts. With heartfelt condolences,

Carol Rodriguez

May 10, 2016

Franco Family,

Sending my sincere condolences to you all. Only time softens the pain of your loss. Take comfort that you will one day be together again.

John DeBartolo DeBartolo

May 10, 2016

Dear Laura. Our deepest condolences to you Clem and your family. Love John and Gale DeBartolo

Maria Martinez/Ybarra

May 10, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all.

Nancy Folino

May 10, 2016

Florence, and family, my thought's and prayers are with you at this time. I used to love to watch you dance when I was younger, you danced so beautifully together. I will bet there is a card game going on in heaven with Uncle Raymond, my mom & dad, and Richard. God bless you all.

Love
Nancy Folino

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

May 10, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Liz Creek

May 9, 2016

Florence, Laura, Lisa, Richie, and David
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you all to know we are thinking of you.
Our deepest condolences
~ Dan, Liz, and Libby Creek

Michelle Orr-Burke

May 9, 2016

My heart is sad. Yet I know that you will always be near. You will never be forgotten.
Shelly

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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