Daniel Franchini

Daniel Franchini age 46 of Massillon passed away Friday at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland. He was born April 14, 1960 in Massillon to Frank & Helen (Homrok) Franchini. Danny was a 1978 graduate of Washington High School and has been a life resident of Massillon. He has been employed at Superior Machine in Canton for a number of years. Danny had a love for music, arts and literature. He was an avid guitarist and mandolin player. He loved animals, reading, and was a gifted picture framer. Most of all, Danny treasured his friendships he developed over the years. He is survived by his parents Frank & Helen Franchini; and a daughter, Sara. Siblings and their spouses: Andrea Franchini, Susan & Joe Polumbo, Kathy & Mikel Heck, Dana & Darren Cugno, Paula & Andrea Miccinesi, Paul Franchini. Nieces & Nephews: Emily, Samantha, Matthew, Frankie, Nicholas, Mary, & Tommaso. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon, his pastor Fr. Raymond Paul will officiate. Final resting place will be St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4-6 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.