Benjamin Franco

Benny was born on February 2nd 1937, in Los Angeles, California to Pablo and Maria Franco. He had eight siblings. He spent his childhood in Los Angeles before he joined the United States Air Force. He lived in Salina Kansas then Beale AFB before making North Highlands California his residence.

Benny married his wife Jeri of 71 years in 1955. He had five children Paul (Lesa); Connie; Traci (Scott); and was preceded in death by Son Bobby (Suzi) daughter Kathy (Mikey) and granddaughter Katie. He had 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Benny never met a stranger, who didn't become family.

Benny's greatest passion in life was his family, he loved them fiercely and wholeheartedly, and his joy was found in the moments he shared with his closest child Connie.

A viewing will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US, on July 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A funeral service will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, US, on July 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, followed by graveside service at 12:00 pm

Reception following at Mountain Mikes Pizza 5640 Auburn Blvd Sacramento, Ca 95841 If you know, you know ;)

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center : https://www.veteranscommunitycenterch.com/donations.html