Florian J.
Franecki
-A visitation will be held Saturday, December 21 from 9:30-11AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 3160 S. 63rd St. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM. Entombment St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Born on April 18, 1926 to parents Ignacy and Frances Franecki. Born to Eternal Life at age 98 years on Thursday, December 12, 2024, joining his beloved wife and best friend Anne of 70 years of a wonderful marriage. Devoted and loving father of Barbara(Warren) Potts and George. Proud grandfather of Renee Potts, Laura(Mike) Langdon, and Matthew(Jenny) Potts. Proud great grandfather of Ava and Jacob Langdon and Donovan, Charlotte and Gavin Potts. Survived by his brother Lawrence(Joan) and many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings Anthony(Laverne), August(Dolores), Dorothy, Josephine, Ignatius(Mary), Catherine(Al), and Sylvester.
Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Army. He served in the European Theatre as a combat infantry man, awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received. Upon discharge Florian and Anne married on Dec. 1, 1945 and had a wonderful 70 years of married life. While working full time he attended night school for 7 years and graduated in 1954 with an engineering degree. He retired in 1987 from the Oak Creek Corp. as a vice president of manufacturing.
As a charter member of St. Gregory, he volunteered many hours, both at the parish level and archdiocese level at St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Bens Food Program and many others. For his 42 years with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, he was awarded the Ozanam medallion. Anne and Florian traveled extensively both in the states and abroad. Florian was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Gregory the Great Parish, St. Vincent Society of St. Greg’s, or a organization of your choice.
Dear Family and Friends of Florian Franecki, My deepest sympathies to you upon the death of your Father/Grandfather. I knew Florian briefly since I moved to Clement Manor in March of this year. Always a pleasant personality who lived a long life. His faithful service to our country in WW2 and all the good things he did as a founding member of St. Gregory the Great Parish will live on as a lasting legacy. May Florian rest in the peace of Christ as he reunites with his wife Anne of 70 years. Sincerely in the Lord.