William Patrick Franklin

Bill, as he was known, was retired from FDNY after 34-years of service, most of them with Engine 88 in the Bronx. He was a Past Grand Knight of Our Lady of the Assumption Knights of Columbus.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannie; and his children - Billy and his wife, Melissa, Jennifer, Susan Turner and her husband, Jim, Jamie and his wife, Christine, and Robbie and his wife, Leslie. He was a cherished grandfather to Danny, Dylan, Cody, Kellyann (Jared), Kirstie, Sarah Kate, Matt, Meaghan and Brendan. Also surviving is his brother, Joe (Kathryn) Franklin, and his sister-in-law, Anne Franklin. Bill is predeceased by his brother, Ben.

Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, June 14th, from 2:00 - 4:30 and 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. On Sunday evening, Deacon Phil Mills will offer the Wake Service at 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 15th at 9:45 a.m., and interment will follow at 11:15 a.m. at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale.

NOTE: New York State Social distancing mandates are in force. There is a maximum of 45 people permitted in the funeral home at one time. Masks are required to be worn while inside the funeral home.