Frank P. Franchini

Frank P. Franchini age 75 of Massillon passed away Sunday August 13, 2006 at the Cleveland Clinic. He will be remembered as a man who had great pride and love for his family; felt blessed by so many wonderful friends and for this, he was grateful. Frank was born August 21, 1930 in Massillon to the late Dante & Olga Franchini and was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the Air Force for 4 years and received an Honorable Discharge. He began working at Buckeye Trophy in 1959 and retired in 1995. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the K of C. Frank enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and recently inducted into the Canton Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. A son, Danny Franchini passed away July 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helen (Homrok) Franchini. Children and their spouses: Andrea Franchini, Susan & Joe Polumbo, Kathy & Mikel Heck, Dana & Darren Cugno, Paula & Andrea Miccinesi, & Paul Franchini. His grandchildren that brought him much joy: Sara, Emily, Samantha, Matthew, Frankie, Nicholas, Mary, & Tommaso. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon, his pastor Fr. Raymond Paul will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222