Obituary of Virgilio Franch

Virgilio Franch, 91, of Mount Pocono, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg. He was the loving spouse of the late Pia Franch whom passed away in 2011. Born in Cloz, Italy, he was the son of the late Serafino and Giuditta (Clauser) Franch. Virgilio retired from the shoe industry. He worked for Genesco Apparel Company for many years. He was an avid gardener and arborist, and loved taking care of his fruit trees. He is survived by his sons, Serafino Franch of Raleigh, South Carolina, and Robert Franch of East Fishkill, New York; grandchildren, Stefan, Melissa, Daniel of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Robert and Cindy of East Fishkill, New York; great-grandchildren, Emily and Nathan. There will be a viewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Church of Saint Denis, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, New York. Burial will follow at Saint Denis Cemetery.