Basil Pano

�Franklin Basil Pano, 85, a lifelong resident of Franklin, died July 24, 2015 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a brief illness with his good friend and neighbor, Ernie Sulloway at his side. Basil was born in Franklin, November 20, 1929, son of the late James and Sofi (Petra) Pano. He was a 1949 graduate of Franklin High School. He served in the New Hampshire Army National Guard, Btry D, 744th AAA Gun Bn. in Franklin, discharged as a Sergeant First Class. Basil was employed as a supervisor at the former J. P. Stevens Woolen Mill in Franklin until its closure. He later worked as a machinist. Basil was a kind, intelligent and gentle man who will be missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Marianne (Apostal) Pano who died in 2013. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Lorretta Godfrey and Millie Dugan. He leaves a niece Mary Haven, her sons, John and Micah of Vermont; a cousin Roland Nikolla of N. Carolina; sisters in law, Phyllis Skafidas and Shirley Chadwick and her husband Steve, brother in law Richard Apostal and his wife, Effie, Nephews, Arthur Skafidas, Tim Skafidas, Dimitri Apostal and nieces, Kristina Russell and Aliki Apostal. He also leaves, 4 grandnieces and his friends and neighbors, Ernie and Lynn Sulloway who provided support and care for many years. A graveside service for Basil will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the family lot in Franklin Cemetery, 31 Thompson Park in Franklin. Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Basil's name to the Franklin VNA and Hospice, 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, NH 03235.