Brian Franco, 54, of Easton, formerly of Ridgefield Park, NJ died suddenly, Monday August 6, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Born: April 13, 1958 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of Margaret Franco of Ridgefield Park, NJ and the late Antonio Franco. He and his wife, the former Lucy Alfaro have been married for 18 years.
Personal: He was employed by CIC Trucking in Nazareth, but most of his life was a chef in Northern NJ and Easton. He was a musician and guitar player who loved his dog Diesel and parrot Pippin.
Survivors: His mother; his wife; children: Antonio Franco, Emilia Franco, Melissa Ferrer all at home, Gina Sanford and her husband Mark of Central Square, NY; brothers: Joseph Franco and Richard Franco in New Jersey; sister: Margaret Flesche in Florida; and grandchildren: Christopher and Isabella.
Services: Will be private; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the family % the funeral home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042.
Isaac Jabbour
August 9, 2012 at 9:09 am
Dear Lucy & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband & Father.
As you know my wife & children are overseas on vacation and are most troubled by this tragedy. They send their Love & well wishes and if there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us.
May the Lord rest his soul & provide you & the children with faith, strength and determination at this time.
Sincerely,
Isaac, Verra Jabbour & Family
Schirmer, Dawn & George
August 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm
Dear Lucy: Our deepest sympathy for your loss our condolences to you and your family.
May the lord guide you and your children and give all of you the strength needed at this time.
Sincerely,
Uncle George and Aunt Dawn Schirmer
Joni and Will Weimmer
August 11, 2012 at 8:49 pm
We’re very sorry for your loss. Brian will live on through his children, and the gift of his music will live forever.
With love and prayers,
Joni & Will Weimmer
childhood friends