Paul Nicholas Franetovich Sr. passed away Sept. 10, 2026. Paul was born Nov. 12, 1941, in North Bergen, NJ. to Nicholas and Gertrude (Langon) Franetovich. He attended River Edge High School.
A skilled heavy equipment operator by trade, Paul was never one to shy away from hard work.
On Oct. 28, 1962, Paul married Sandra Aiosa, in Hawthorne, NJ. He proudly served as a firefighter in Mine Hill and Port Murray, NJ. After moving to Oklahoma, he continued his commitment to public service with the Bethel Acres Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief for 16 years.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Gertrude Franetovich; sons, Paul N. Franetovich Jr. and Steven L. Franetovich; and grandson, Clayton C. Franetovich.
Those left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy include his beloved wife of over 60 years, Sandra Franetovich of Shawnee, OK; daughters, Nikki and significant other Mike Ray of Norman, OK; Lori and Roger Weyhrich of Boone, IA; and Michelle Armstrong of AR; daughter- in-law, Dyan Franetovich, Shawnee, OK; son, Mike and Lucretia Franetovich of Tecumseh, OK; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family members, loved ones, and dear friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2 pm on Sept. 17, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee, OK, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee, OK, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh, OK.
