John Freconna Sr.

July 5, 1921 - September 8, 2018

John “The Fox” Freconna, Sr., 97, of Alliance, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 12:27 am at Bel Air Senior Living Community in Alliance, Ohio. Born on July 5, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio to Lorenzo and Pacifica Mary (Marinocha) Freconna, he lived in Alliance all of his life. A 1939 Alliance High School graduate, he also attended Kent State University. John was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the Christopher Columbus Society for 68 years. A veteran of WWII, he served our country in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was a member of the American Legion Post #166. John was employed at Alliance Manufacturing Co. as an Inspector and retired in 1983 after 43 years of service. John enjoyed dancing, old cars and motorcycles. Survivors include his son, John J. (Linda Strain) Freconna Jr. of Alliance; a granddaughter, Jenifer Freconna of Canton; a grandson, John J. (Veronica) Freconna III of Winter Garden, FL; his companion of many years, Gloria Daniels; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his four brothers, Michael Freconna, Peter Freconna, Dominic Freconna, and Joseph Freconna; and a sister, Mary Phillips. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. His Funeral Service will begin 2:00 pm with Rev. Matthew J. Mankowski, of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Burial, with military honors, will immediately follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway St., Alliance, OH 44601. You are invited to view John's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.