John Francis Furlong, Jr . 76, of Franklin died April 19 at Milford Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Boston, May 28, 1948, the son of the late John F. and Barbara A. (Manning) Furlong , John had been a lifelong Franklin resident.
John had worked for 49 years, until his retirement, for Garelick Farms in Franklin.
John enjoyed doing yard work and growing flowers at his home.
He is survived by his siblings , Frank Furlong , Paul Furlong, Nancy Riley, and Linda Furlong of Franklin, Patricia Furlong of Spencer, Tara Hinckley of Cape Cod, Karen Delorme of Palm Coast, Florida and Lori Furlong of Upton.
He was the brother of the late Jill Furlong, Robert Furlong and Michael Furlong.
John is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held privately at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, Medway (ginleyfuneralhomes.com).