Franklin E. Barbiero, 83, of Emmaus, died Nov. 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Esther (Garcia) Barbiero for 55 years. Born in Las Vegas, N.M., he was the 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.

He graduated from Ogden High School and served proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1971.

He received his undergraduate degree in mathematics and economics form Weber State University and his MBA from Utah State University.

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

He always made time for family. 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. He always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Christopher; granddaughter, Madeline; sister, Patsy-Ruth Liles; nieces, Annelle Rae Wooten, Moya Mosher, Nancy Probst; nephew, Douglas Liles. He was predeceased by a sister, Beverly Jean Bowman.

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. Arrangements are entrusted to the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. Schnecksville.