Manville, NJ- Louis P. Franzoso, 91, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Manville, son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Stanziola) Franzoso, he had resided in Manville his entire life.

Louis was honorably discharged from the United States Army having faithfully served his country. He retired from the Reading Railroad located in West Trenton in 1981 where he worked as a laborer.

Louis was a communicant at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Manville and a member of Thomas J. Kavanaugh Post #2290 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Manville. Louis enjoyed trips to atlantic city and often could be found gardening.

Besides his parents, Louis was predeceased by his beloved wife Frances (Sliewski) Franzoso who died in 2001 and by his siblings; Anthony, Sam, Nicholas, Dominic, Paul, Peter and Theresa.

Louis is survived by his loving son, Louis P. Franzoso, Jr., his dear sister Rose (Franzoso) Kotch and by his two grandchildren; Louis P. Franzoso III and Michelle. He will be missed dearly by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, N.J. 08835 on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 beginning 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a 9:00 a.m. funeral liturgy at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Manville.

Committal words will take place privately at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough.