OBIT: Giuseppe G. FRANCO, 1950, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by DKW Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ GIUSEPPE G. FRANCO Of 419 Eighth avenue, died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon at 5.10 o'clock in the Altoona hospital. Mr. Franco was born Sept. 30, 1884 in Pontecorvo, Italy, the son of Serafino and Anna (Roscio) Franco. His wife, Mrs. Assunta Franco, died Feb. 27, 1949. He was employed as a machinist helper in the Juniata shops, having just recently retired. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Albert DeBernardis of Altoona; one sister, Miss Rose Franco of Italy and an adopted brother, Alfred Dolsi of Italy. He was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic church and the Retired Men's association. Friends will be received at the home. Altoona Mirror, May 10, 1950