Ernest Ugo Franzone

FAMILY

Hi, I am the 7th child of Ernie and Tina Franzone, I had the privilege of living with my Dad for the last 4 years after my loving mama went to heaven. My Daddy was kind, fun, and extremely loving. He made everyone around him feel special. He could make you feel like you’re the only person in the room, and you had his complete attention which made you feel valued. When we would talk to him he would be so attentive He was patient and wise. He had an amazing way to make you feel like you could do anything and you always left feeling more confident and that you were a superstar. Our Dad Loves God and wanted everyone to know the Lord. He was so understanding with people, Dad taught us principles that have and will serve us well throughout our life Love the Lord with all your heart soul and mind. Do your best to do the right thing even if it’s hard just do it… Never look down on people, love them be kind you never know what that person has been through in Life. The meanest person needs the most love. Another person's time is just as important as yours. we were taught to share what we had with others we were taught to be givers. My Dad loved my Mom and missed her every day and he loved his 6 boys and 2 Girls, He loved his Daughter in-laws and his one son in law he Loved and adored his grandchildren and great children. To my siblings, dad would often talk about you and say things like. Mike was a dynamic preacher and extremely talented. Peter was outgoing, could sell you a rock, and is a great Dad to his daughter. He said Steve is Smart and could solve any problem and was so good to his family. He would say Lisa has a Big heart he respected her and he could count on her for anything and had total trust in her. Tony was an amazing leader and could fill a room full of laughter and could make anyone feel comfortable. He would say Patrick would give anyone his last dime and was a wonderful leader because he thought of others first and Patrick was a hard worker. He would call me his angel and tell me he was blessed to have me for a daughter but I was the blessed one to be one of Ernie Franzone’s Daughter and his youngest Joe he said Joe was like David in the bible man after God’s own heart, he was thoughtful and he was extremely proud of Joe. He couldn’t wait for Sunday He looked forward to watching Joe preach the word of God on Facetime. The legacy of our dad lives in our family. I believe that some of Dad's legacy lives on in the lives of people that we have had the privilege of getting to know. The Franzone Family has suffered a huge loss, Dad taught us all what is really important in life, to love Jesus and ask him in your heart, to care for people and to serve. It is a great privilege to be his daughter. The best legacy is not what we leave for people but what we leave in people. Our Dad left so much Love in this world. I have the privilege of taking care of my Dad daily, and I appreciate all the kind words that people would say about my care for daddy. The truth is that he took care of me, He was always the Dad, always guided me and looked out for me and he was truly dad till the very end. Thank you, Dad, for being the most incredible father we could have ever wanted. Thank you for making us want to make the world a better place. Thank you for making sure that we have known we were loved every day of our lives. I love you, Dad and I‘ll miss you more than I can say. I will miss you until I see you in Heaven with Mom. Not sure how everything will be ok without you… But I will do what you always would say to me in times of sadness. Andy, I need you to be brave….