Rosa Helen Franco, born May 26, 1941 in Waukegan, Illinois to Dominic and Vieno Cusimano, passed away at home in Pollock Pines on February 4, 2017 with loved ones at her side. Rosa is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jerry Franco; children Marc Hightower, Mike Hightower, and Cheryl Zimmermann; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Matt Hightower.
Rosa enjoyed making crafts, crocheting, bowling, working in the yard with her husband, cooking and playing numerous games with her family and friends. Please join the family as they celebrate Rosa's life at a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 18, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville.