Franklin Barbiero, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, died Nov. 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 25, 1940, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he was a son of the late Frank and Gertrude Barbiero.

He cherished growing up in the West and had fond memories of exploring the Rocky Mountains while his father was a forest ranger with the National Park Service.

His family would later settle down in Ogden, Utah, where he graduated from Ogden High School and served proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1963-71.

After his service, he married Esther Garcia on June 1, 1968.

Together, they created a meaningful life filled with warmth, wit and love.

Their marriage was a beautiful partnership, one based on mutual respect, shared goals and an endless reservoir of love.

A self-made man in every sense of the word, Born into a humble family, he understood early on that education was the ladder to success.

With limited resources and abundant determination, he worked his way through school and college, each accomplishment a steppingstone to a better life.

But his education didn’t stop at formal schooling, he was a lifelong learner, always reading, always absorbing knowledge from the world around him.

He earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics and economics from Weber State University, and his Master’s in Business Administration degree from Utah State University.

His career was marked with significant achievements and world travel which emanated during his time at Becton Dickinson, Cap Gemini, Warner Lambert and KPMG. He also served as an adjunct professor at The University of Utah, Weber State University and Harvard throughout his career.

Despite his busy life, he always made time for family.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an adoring grandfather.

He had the uncanny ability to offer wisdom in simple yet profound ways.

The life lessons he taught were seldom lengthy lectures, but instead impactful moments that left everlasting mantra.

He often said, “actions speak louder than words,” a motto he lived by every single day of his life.

He had a fantastic sense of humor, and always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips.

He believed life was too short to be taken too seriously, a philosophy he carried into every aspect of his existence.

Even in challenging times, he maintained his sense of humor.

He will be missed more than words can say.

His life was a true testament to the incredible power of human kindness, the depth of paternal love, and the enduring legacy one man can leave behind.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law Christopher; granddaughter Madeline; sister Patsy-Ruth Barbiero Liles; nieces Annelle Rae Wooten, Moya Mosher, Nancy Probst; and nephew Douglas Liles.

He was predeceased by a sister, Beverly Jean Bowman Barbiero.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield.

Private interment to follow.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers ...

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.