of Paris, AR

August 10, 1944 - March 8, 2021

Francis ''Fran'' Albanese, 76, a resident of Paris, formerly of Ithaca, New York, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 10, 1944, in San Luis Obispo, California to the late BGen Frank Albanese and Miriam (O'Neil) Albanese. Fran served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he spent his working career in the Plumber and Pipe Fitters Union in Ithaca, New York. In his spare time, Fran loved horses, his dogs, cooking and was an avid sports lover. He married Melinda (Lewis) Albanese on July 24, 1982, in Newfield, New York.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Melinda ''Mindy'' Albanese of Paris, formerly of Ithaca, New York; three daughters, Tracy K. (Dan) Hendricks of Orange Park, Florida, Antonia (Toni) Albanese of Dothan, Alabama and Karen (Ross) Baker of Hubbard, Texas; six grandchildren, Alexander ''Alex'' Edmonds of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Noah (Penney) Edmonds of Orange Park, Florida; Justin Robbins of Dothan, Alabama, Rylie Robbins of Dothan, Alabama, Jarred Baker of Seattle, Washington and Devin (Alec) Gorohoff of Pensacola, Florida; a brother, Jonathan O. Albanese of Ithaca, New York; two sisters, Miche (Herb) Kline of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Bonny Albanese of Guilford, Connecticut; his best friend, Larry (Cathy) Garrett of Van Etten, New York and a special cousin, Randy (Barb) Thayer of Spencer, New York.

Cremation arrangements are private under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com