Franco Bartolomucci of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 5, 2016, at his home. He was 65.

Mr. Bartolomucci was born March 13, 1951, in Castro Dei Volsci, Italy, a son of Angelo and Maria (D'Ambrosi) Bartolomucci.

In 1955 Franco's family moved from Italy to Sharpsville where he was raised and was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. Following graduation he owned and operated Franco's Meats, Sharpsville, and was well known for his delicious homemade sausage. Franco was also employed as a meat cutter for Giant Eagle, Austintown, until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville. Franco was also a member of the Sharpsville American Legion, Post #162 and the Sharpsville VFW Post #6404. He enjoyed driving his bright yellow corvette, making wine, working in the yard, being in the sun and strolling through the park with his daughter.

Surviving are: his wife of 38 years, the former Deborah Farina, whom he married June 10, 1978; and his daughter, Britni Bartolomucci, Sharpsville.

Franco was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Bartolomucci.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to St. Bartholomew Church, 311 W. Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, Pa 16150.

At Franco's request there are no calling hours.

A memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016, in St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, with Rev. Matthew Strickenberger, pastor, as celebrant

Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, Hermitage.

Arrangements by J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.