Obituary of Jose Maria Franco

Jose M. Franco, 79, of Niles, passed away at his residence, on August 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on September 12, 1942 in Tivoli, Texas to the late Lupe and Cecilia (Gonzales) Franco.

Jose was retired from the courthouse in the city of Rockport, Texas where he worked for many years as head of maintenance. He was an avid bike rider and enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Astros and the Longhorns. He also enjoyed time spent with his family. He will be fondly remembered for always being in a good mood and easy going.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Jose is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eucebio and Linda Franco of Niles, Michigan; his four nephews, Eucebio “Little Jimmy” Franco-Travier of Indianapolis, Indiana, Xavier De Franco of South Bend, Indiana, Eucebio “Shy” Franco-Berry of South Bend, Indiana and Onyshius Franco-Berry of Monroe, Michigan and many great-nieces and nephews and a ton of cousins in Texas and countless friends all over.  

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 2:00p.m. at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

Memories of Jose may be shared with his family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.