Richard T. “Pop” Franco Sr., 98, died Nov. 28, 2011, at Palm Gardens Nursing Home in Vero Beach.
He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach.
He created wedding gowns and formal wear for the fashion industry.
Survivors include his daughter, Anna May; sons, Richard, Nicholas and Arthur; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Anna.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
