FRANCHI,
Gene J.
Gene J. Franchi, 83, of Peoria, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2003.
He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Mike) Johnson, Joanne Levin, Elizabeth (Mike) Hardin, and Alexandra (Tim) Seivert; his nephew and great-nephew, Gary and Juan Landi; and his nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Norma C. Franchi; his daughter, Kathryn Franchi; and his sister, Olga Landi.
Visitation with Rosary was held at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial was on Thursday, August 14 at St. Helens Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla, Glendale. The family requests donations be made to Recovery Inc., 802 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610.
Published in the Arizona Republic on 8/12/2003.