It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Franklin A. Freeman, Jr., 81 of East Hartford, son of the late Franklin A. Freeman, Sr. and Helen M. Freeman (Piccarello). Franklin was affectionately known as Chub to his Family and Friends.
Chub was a Veteran, being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Laborers Local Union 230 and the Teamsters. He went on to work as a heavy machine operator with Brett Hope.
Chub loved the outdoors and especially fishing. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Leaving to mourn him is his longtime companion, Carolyn Dube Balch, son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Micki Freeman and grandsons Cameron Freeman and Joshua Meyers. He also leaves his sister Gladys Caye, stepchildren Patricia Dralle (Kurt) and Jeffrey Balch, step-grandsons Adam Balch and Cory Nenninger, cousins Irvin and Diana Piccarello and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves a host of friends he considered family; Rene Schade, Bonnie Schade, Tammy Rome and Frankie Rome and Amanda French who he considered to be his granddaughters. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Richard Freeman, sister Mary June McIlvane, brothers-in-law William Caye and Hugh McIlvane, and special cousins Steven Kulo (Scrufty) and John Kulo. Also, Michael Schade who he considered his son. We would like to thank the compassionate staff at the VA Hospital and Kindred at Home. We would also like to thank the East Hartford Police Department as well as the East Hartford Fire Department and EMS. There are no calling hours and services will be at the convenience of the family. D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford is in charge of the arrangements.
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