Obituaries

Patrick C. Franco, 89 of Easton died Thursday, September 1, 2011.

Born: March 3, 1922 in Easton he was a son of the late Antonio and Rose Turdo Franco. His wife, the former Jane Achenbach died in 2009.

Personal: He had been employed by Sanco in Phillipsburg and Industrial Engraving in Easton for many years before retiring. He loved to walk and was an avid bowler, gardener and sports fan.

Memberships: He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Easton.

Survivors: 3 daughters: Paula, wife of the late Peter Lombardi of Phillipsburg; Rose Marie, at home; his namesake: Pattee A. of Allentown; brothers: Samuel of Wilson Borough, Joseph of Easton; 16 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased a brother: Placido Iudecello and sister: Anna Nick.

Services: Visitation will be 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in the church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery.