Paul Franchini passed away peacefully on June 24 ^th .

Paul was born in New York City, he majored in agriculture at the State University of New York and Murray State University with a degree in Agronomy.  He was an officer in the US Navy and after leaving the Navy, worked for the Quaker Oat company in various positions over his 30 year career with them.  He and his wife Bea moved from Chicago to Florida in 1998. Paul had a keen sense of humor and loved golfing, gardening, landscaping, boating, fishing, and was an animal lover – especially cats. He was a frequent supporter of the Flagler Humane Society and the Blue Moon Cat Sanctuary in Palm Coast.

He leaves behind his adoring wife Beatriz (Bea) of Palm Coast and his loving sister Roxanne Franchini of Ormond Beach.  Paul was pre-deceased by his parents Tullio and Jean Franchini.  Paul also leaves behind his son Mitchel of Cumming GA, daughter Jessica of Baltimore Maryland, and two grandchildren Emma and Luke.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Paul's memory to the Blue Moon Cat Sanctuary, 250 Palm Coast Parkway NE, S #607, Palm Coast, Fl 32137, or to the Flagler County Humane Society, 1 Shelter Dr., Palm Coast, Fl 32137