Edward Stanley Franco

Edward Stanley Franco, 93, of Kahana, Maui, Hawaii, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday July 31, 2022, under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and surrounded by family. Edward was born in Pu'unene, Maui on July 8,1929 to Frank and Susan Franco.

Edward was fiercely devoted to the Lord and dedicated his life to paving his road to heaven, through prayer, faithfulness, charity, service, and the care of his family.

After graduating from St. Anthony High School, he left Maui to enlist in the U.S. Army and served from 1949-1952 as an auto-mechanic and unit supply clerk. He was stationed at Ft. Lee, Va. as well Ft. Ord,Ca, a place he'd grow to love. The military took him to Alaska and The Korean War, upon his return he settled in Santa Clara. He attended Santa Clara University and studied employment law (a dream deferred in the name of family first).This became home to many of his siblings and relatives. It is also where he met Albertina (Neto) and married in 1961.Together they raised four children. Ed worked physically demanding jobs until his retirement. He belonged to Teamsters Local 287 over 35 years and a proud 60+ year member of the American Legion Post 419.

He was a strong, kind and supportive rock for all of us. He had tremendous wisdom, humor, resourcefulness and work ethic, which he instilled in all of his children. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family and continued throughout his life as he stayed in contact with many relatives and friends, resulting in countless hours of phone calls or in person visits. Edward, was a lover of plants and flowers, and could make anything grow-anywhere. Although he left his island home, he always grew a piece of Maui wherever he went. He was a passionate poet, photographer, traveler, caregiver of nature and animals. Ed was an avid Beer Can Collector and huge 49er Faithful. Edward enjoyed traveling with Albertina, friends and family to many Canventions and Superbowls across the country. He retired in California and lived in Oregon before returning home to Maui which was a dream achieved. Edward lived a long, storied, amazing life. He made a permanent impact in our lives and left an indelible mark in our hearts, and everyone he met.

Edward always put family first. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather (a role he loved so much), brother, uncle, nephew and Godfather to many.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years Albertina Franco, 4 children, Susan Connelly, Patrick Franco, Lisa Alexander (Tony) and Annie Beck (Brandon), along with 7 grandchildren, Michael (Danielle), Jacqueline (Michael), Savannah, Rhiannon, Lindsey, Sidney and Tracey. His memory and name will carry on through his great grandchildren, Jantzen, Joshua, Emma, Hayden, Calum and Jacob.

He cherished his in-laws, cousins, lifelong friends, neighbors, as well as countless nieces, nephews and godchildren, whom he loved like his own. He will miss his best buddy Scruffy “shared neighbor dog,” until they meet again in heaven. We rejoice in the knowledge that he is now happily reunited with his parents and 7 siblings.

Services will be held in Santa Clara California.

Monday Aug.29th Visitation 6 pm Rosary 7 pm

Lima Family Mortuary, 466 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, 95050

Tuesday Aug. 30th Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Peace Church, 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, 95054

Interment to follow at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

Aloha attire is requested.

For our island Ohana, a memorial mass will be held on Maui at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.limafamilysantaclara.com for the Franco family.