Preceded in death by his wife, Claire and brothers, Robert and Francis. Survived by his children, Lawrence (Dyanne) Franca, Judith (Cid) Weishapl and Barbara (Tom) Jesik; sisters Lucille Casagranda and Lorraine Quinn; grandchildren, Cindi Weishapl, Melissa Jones, Tami Parker, Shelley Franca, Adam Franca, Brian Franca, Pam Bishop and Chris Jesik; 12 great grandchildren and numerous family and friends. Visitation Thursday, 2-5 PM at Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd. Rosary Thursday, 7 PM and Funeral Mass Friday, 10 AM all at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street. Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 5613 DTC Pkwy, Ste. 810, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.