An Austin native, John Arthur Franzetti was born to Art and Charlotte November 10, 1950 and went home to Jesus December 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife Susan, his son Canyon Franzetti and wife, Alivia as well as his daughter Gianna and husband Ricky Gortva and his favorite granddaughter Dakota, his brother Ron and best friend, Patrick Lewellen. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Dakota, his sister Sandra, and his parents Art and Charlotte. He loved sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with anyone who would listen and realized that Jesus was #1 in his life and that believing in Him was the best decision he ever made. The family appreciates all the prayers, kind thoughts and stories, and good food by his many friends. John served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era and belonged to the American Legion Jesse Samaripa Post 331 in Manor. He graduated from Southwest Texas in San Marcos with a degree in Graphic Design and opened Franzetti Design as well as working for Austin Family Magazine and currently, The Manor Journal. He enjoyed being volunteered for charitable causes and participated when asked, no matter what the need was. Grampy and Coach John were his favorite titles. John will be sorely missed for his incredible barbeque and cooking for others, his wonderful vegetable gardens, as well as his paintings and pottery. John served as a Manor Little League baseball coach, a Boy Scout leader, and the taxi service for his kids as they participated in many sports, clubs and horse shows. His children are his greatest legacy. He was incredibly brave and courageous with his long-standing illnesses of 25 years. The family wishes to express immense gratitude for the incredible ER, IMC and ICU staff at North Austin Medical Center, medical practitioners, RT and the ancillary staff. They truly demonstrated excellence and compassion, as well as humor. In addition, he would not have lived beyond 2013 without the care of Texas Oncology, Austin Gastroenterology, the VA, and Dr. Keller of Village Medical. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at Eternal Faith Baptist Church (EFBC) in Manor, Texas on Sunday January 7 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the EFBC Children’s Fund or the American Legion Post 331.