Joseph P. Facini, 91 of Franklin passed away at 2:00 P.M. on May 22, 2017 at Arista Care in Meadville.

Born July 4, 1925 in Franklin, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Stelmach Facini.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII.

He worked for over 27 years at the former CPT in Franklin as a machinist. Most recently he worked at the Pennsylvania State Liquor Store.

He was an avid hunter and gardener who loved being in the country.

Joe truly had a passion for the outdoors and nature and proudly served as a volunteer Deputy Wildlife Conservation officer for the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Joe was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Franklin.

On May 1, 1948 he married the former Lorraine Daugherty and she survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Kathleen Menda and husband William of Alexandria, VA and a sister, Frances Hajduk.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Facini and a brother, Stephen Facini.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin where family and friends are welcome from 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Friday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. Friday in St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St. Franklin with Father Jason Mitchell, officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.

Online condolences and flowers may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffFuneral.com.