Franzi, Dario G.,

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Beloved husband of 59 years to Diana Franzi (nee Amoroso); dear father of Kurt (Angie) Franzi and Craig Franzi; dear grandfather of Gianna, Jack, Sam Franzi, and Gracie, Giorgio, Gabriel, Diana Franzi; dear brother of the late Fulvio. Our dearest brother-in-law, our dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Dario was the son of Wilma (nee Bernasconi) and Mariano Franzi. He emigrated from Trieste, Italy in 1956. He grew up on ‘The Hill’ in St. Louis, Missouri and attended St. Ambrose School and Bishop DuBourg High School, eventually becoming an American Citizen in 1964. Later he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in Structural Technology. He was employed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers where he worked on numerous water projects, such as Alton Lock and Dam and the Clarence Cannon Dam. He was known for his hard work, engineering excellence, attention to detail, playful nature, and helping others. He taught mathematics and computer aided design for many years at South County Technical School and Meramec Community College.

Dario was a man of deep faith who touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, and good sense of humor. He will be remembered for his devotion to and love for family, dedication to coaching youth soccer, and his passion for Italian cooking and gardening.

Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 4-8 pm. Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel on Tuesday, July 1 at 8:45 am. to Assumption Catholic Church where a Funeral Mass to celebrate Dario’s life will be held at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral luncheon will be held at Assumption church basement.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dario’s memory to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Dario’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.