Age 72, of Lawrenceville and Bloomfield, on Friday, February 26, 2021. Beloved husband of 46 years of Carol A. (Brutz) Franklin; loving father of Michael (Vicky) Franklin and Ellen (Frank) Franklin; son of the late Victor and Catherine (Olwell) Franklin, Sr.; brother of Donald (the late Cheryl) Franklin and the late VIctor Franklin, Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. John worked for Westinghouse, Henry Miller Sping and Barber Spring. He enjoyed traveling to new places and meeting new people. John also enjoyed car restoration. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to JAA, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or jaapgh.org . Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wedndesday 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12 p.m.