Anthony G. Franco, 70, of Allentown, passed away April 28, 2022 in Lehigh Valley inpatient hospice. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Grace (Ochs) Franco. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karin (Hartzell) Franco.

Anthony graduated from William Allen High School, class of 1969. He worked for many years at Trimline Tree Service. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church. Anthony loved wrestling, coaching wrestling, and most of all, watching his son wrestle.

In addition to his wife, he is lovingly remembered by his son, Christian Anthony Franco and his wife, Nichole, of Miami, FL; siblings: John Franco and his wife, Heather, of Fogelsville, Dean Franco of Zionsville, and Michael Franco and his wife, Sandra, of Macungie; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by a daughter, Eve Marie Franco, a brother, Robert C. Franco Jr., and a sister, Susan Behler.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Anthony's name to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.