Albert Guistino Franchi
May 5, 1948 ~ December 2, 2025
Resided in:
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Albert Guistino Franchi, 77, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House. A native of New Jersey, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Pauline Newsome Franchi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Franchi.
Albert was a proud United States Marine and a recipient of the Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam. His bravery, resilience, and devotion to his fellow Marines remained a defining part of his life. Albert had a deep love for golf and an even deeper affection for Pinehurst. For the past ten years, he embraced life in the Sandhills, spending countless happy hours on the golf courses he cherished so much.
Albert is survived by his daughter, Lisa Hartman (James) of Moorestown, New Jersey; beloved grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, and Brian; and a loved cousin, Joe Franchi (Dusty) of Gloucester City, New Jersey.
A private interment will take place at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Southern Pines.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills, 1975 Juniper Lake Road, West End, NC 27376.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
The care of Mr. Franchi has been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Aberdeen.
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We will miss you Mr. Al. Your beautiful smile, laughter, and good conversations. We long to see you soon in paradise.
So thankful to have met you
You will be missed sincerely
Soon you will see the beauty promised to you
John 5:28,29
He will surely be missed! I cleaned for him for a long time and we had some great conversations! He is in no pain anymore!
Cindy McNeill