Obituary for Joseph C. Franza
Joseph “Joe” Corrado Franza passed away on Monday, June 20, in Sarasota, FL. A long-time resident of Wethersfield, Joe enjoyed taking long drives in search of the best restaurants on the East Coast, puttering around the yard, visiting the beach with his family, and chain-smoking cigarettes. Most of all, Joe cherished time spent with his devoted wife of 65 years, Mary Cianfaglione Franza.
In addition to Mary, he was preceded in death by his sister, Corradina Greco of Wethersfield. Joe is survived by three children, R. Scott (Jim Helmich) Franza of Sarasota, FL; Jay (Kimberly) Franza and their children Andrew and Gabrielle of Rocky Hill; and Joanna Scalora and her children Nicholas and Angelica of Naples, FL. He is also survived his sister Frances Dugay of Cromwell; sisters-in-law Toni DiRienzo and Sharon Cook; and several adored nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life will be held.
In addition to Mary, he was preceded in death by his sister, Corradina Greco of Wethersfield. Joe is survived by three children, R. Scott (Jim Helmich) Franza of Sarasota, FL; Jay (Kimberly) Franza and their children Andrew and Gabrielle of Rocky Hill; and Joanna Scalora and her children Nicholas and Angelica of Naples, FL. He is also survived his sister Frances Dugay of Cromwell; sisters-in-law Toni DiRienzo and Sharon Cook; and several adored nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life will be held.