Thomas Franey, Jr

Thomas P. Franey, Jr., 85, of Mount Penn, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 5:35 am in his home surrounded by those he treasured most, his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Loretta (Lonergan) Franey. Born in Reading, Mr. Franey was the son of the late Thomas P. Franey, Sr. and Verna (Hanlon) Franey. He was a 1950 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. A proud veteran, Mr. Franey served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Professionally he worked as a Real Estate Broker and was the original owner and founder of Tom Franey Real Estate in Mount Penn which he ran for 55 years. He considered his loving family to be his greatest achievement and in addition to his wife Loretta, Mr. Franey was "Dad" to Thomas P. Franey, III, husband of Karen L. Franey of Mount Penn; John M. Franey, husband of Sheryl A. Franey of Mount Penn; Kathleen M. Lynch, wife of Dennis M. Lynch of Sinking Spring, and Kevin C. Franey, husband of Christine C. Franey of Exeter Township. He was a proud and loving "Pap" to Connor; Daniel; Maura; Erin; Sean; Ryan; Megan; Colin; Lily; Abigail; Rachel; Hannah; Jacob and Samuel. Mr. Franey was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Franey and his sister Nancy Bomba.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township, Friday, October 20, 2017 at 12 Noon. Reverend Monsignor Edward R. Domin and Reverend Michael Lonergan, Celebrants. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church Friday 9:00-11:45 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or Vets Journey Home PA 9 Spring View Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 in memory of Mr. Thomas P. Franey, Jr. Bean Funeral Home 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com